Pope Francis honors St. Francis of Assisi's legacy of peace, poverty, and respect for creation in Assisi, Italy.

Before he died, Pope Francis gave away the last of his personal savings to a cause he deeply cared about: bringing hope to ...

the late pontiff chose the name Francis in honour of St. Francis of Assisi, a 13th-century saint known for his poverty, humility, and peace advocacy. This choice was unique, as no other pontiff ...

It was inspired by St Francis of Assisi - the saint of the poor, the humble and the earth. From day one, Pope Francis lived by the name. He skipped the lavish Vatican residence for a modest ...

(KTVZ) -- An extensive restoration has been completed at the Historic St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church ... Deacon Phil McCarty told us, "The statues, the pews, the stained glass windows ...

The motto that Francis selected for his papacy, ‘looking at him with mercy, he chose him,’ was inspired by Caravaggio’s ...

Laudato Si, meaning "praise be to you," addresses the environmental crisis as both a social and environmental issue. The author reflects on Pope Francis's legacy, including his focus on the poor and ...

told CNA at St. Peter’s Square that the late pope’s papal name of Francis “[reminded] us of Francis of Assisi and what he did — he was looking to help the poor.” “We are sad on one ...

SCRANTON, Pa. — The St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen in Scranton helps people every day by serving a hot meal, and they are not taking the holiday off. Volunteers are busy preparing for Easter.

During our visit “stones of remembrance” were being placed around the statue of Gen ... creation and chose the name “Francis,” as signal St. Francis of Assisi would be a guide star.