Saint Francis of Assisi made many contributions to Christianity. Each year on October 4, many Catholic churches celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi.

In the Catholic faith, this saint was known for his love of animals. So, if your dog is under the weather, you can turn to him with hope and recite this powerful prayer.

Four years ago, when I was speaking in Italy, I had the great opportunity to go to Assisi and visit the small church that St. Francis built. Below is a prayer I wrote while there which I have ...

The Franciscan Friars are now accepting prayer requests by text message. At the church of St. Francis of Assisi in Midtown, don't let the old fashioned robes fool you.

Holy Virgin Mary, there is none like you among women born in the world. Daughter and handmaid of the heavenly Father, the almighty King, Mother of our most high Lord Jesus Christ, and Spouse of ...

The Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, shown in 2020, contains the tomb of the medieval saint. It will be the site of a prayer vigil and Mass for Peace Feb. 26-27. (photo: Tiziana Fabi / AFP via ...

St. Francis of Assisi, who was born in the 12th century, probably had nothing to do with it.

St Francis of Assisi didn’t write much – and certainly not the prayer that Margaret Thatcher quoted outside No 10 Downing Street in 1979, “Where there is discord, may we bring harmony…”.

One way, the way chosen by the pope and the religious representatives at the Day of Prayer for Peace, is to look to St. Francis of Assisi as a symbol of peace.