St. Francis of Assisi is celebrated on Oct. 4. It is a day that commemorates his ... You can also celebrate by saying St. Francis' prayer and enjoying food inspired by the Umbria region of Italy ...

The saint of Friday, October 4th, is Saint Francis of Assisi ... life was characterized by prayer, service, manual labor, and almsgiving. His preaching began around Assisi, forming the first ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis is planning to release an update to his landmark 2015 environmental encyclical on Oct. 4. That’s the feast of his nature-loving namesake, St. Francis of Assisi.

In celebration of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, known for his love ... of Portland will hold Blessing of the Animals prayer services in October. Animal lovers are invited to bring ...

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Francis recently revealed he was writing a “second part” to the document “to address current problems.” VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis said Wednesday he will be ...