Pope Francis, who died on Monday, had an informal, lighthearted speaking style, and sometimes he even created words in a combination of his native Spanish with the Italian that he spoke as pope.

Powerful Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi for Sick Dogs "Oh, great and blessed St. Francis of Assisi! Guardian of all animals, we thank you for the love you shower upon us.

Pope Francis blessing the world with the Eucharist before an empty St. Peter’s Square at the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic is considered to be one of the most memorable moments of his pontificate.

The principal of St. Francis of Assisi School in Springfield, Pennsylvania said classes were canceled for the rest of the week after a fire broke out at the building.

Pope Francis has died 03:09. Catholics from across Michigan and state officials have been sharing their memories and prayers in response to the announcement that Pope Francis died Monday morning.

In 1182, St. Francis was born to a wealthy family in Assisi, which rises above a fertile valley in central Italy. Praying in front of a crucifix, he is said to have heard a call to reform the church.

Pope Francis’ first words delivered from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica were a simple greeting: “Brothers and sisters, good evening!” Full Episode Saturday, Jun 28 ...

In celebration of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, known for his love of all of God’s creatures, churches and other locations throughout the Diocese of Portland will hold Blessing of the ...

Pope Francis had a lighthearted speaking style, and sometimes he even created words in a combination of his native Spanish with the Italian that he spoke as pope. Skip to main content Sections ...

St. Francis of Assisi, born Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone around 1181 or 1182 in Assisi, Italy, is a prominent figure among Catholics. He was a renowned Italian mystic and poet who renounced ...

St. Francis is the patron saint of animals and the namesake for the Franciscan monastic tradition. Father Allen Zeth led the assembled crowd through a brief prayer and a reading from Genesis 2:19 ...