St. Francis of Assisi's remains will be displayed at his basilica in Italy during 2026 to commemorate 800 years since the beloved saint's death in 1226.

His remains will be transferred from the tomb below the Basilica to the Papal altar in the lower church from February 22nd, ...

When I first saw Giotto’s fresco cycle “The Legend of St. Francis” in the upper church of the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi—a small Italian town two hours from Rome by train—I thought: Is this ...

On the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the faithful gathered at the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, Italy, to honor the beloved Italian saint and celebrate the 800th anniversary of the approval of ...

Saint Francis of Assisi, an important figure in the Roman Catholic Church, was born into a life of wealth and luxury but traded that for a life of poverty. The exchange was made after he reportedly ...

Around 1224 C.E., while recovering from an illness, St. Francis of Assisi penned one of the most celebrated hymns in the Christian faith. In “Canticle of the Creatures,” the founder of the Franciscan ...

Celebrate hunting season at the Annual Hunters’ Mass in Waldo on Nov. 19. Free chili, brats, and raffle prizes for all attendees.

It was just last year on Oct. 1 that my dear father left this earthly life for something far greater. I am still learning to comprehend that greater, but I am still blown away by the many graces that ...

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It’s been said about Norristown, and I think this is pretty accurate, that if you throw a stone anywhere in town you’ll hit a church. Heck, people are now establishing churches in row homes – and I ...

Students impacted by a fire this week at St. Francis of Assisi School in Delaware County will temporarily attend class at the old Saint Kevin School building in Springfield starting Monday, Oct. 21, ...

Classes at St. Francis of Assisi School in Springfield, Delaware County, are canceled for the rest of the week after a fire destroyed the building Monday evening. The building has a gaping hole in the ...