Most people know the life story of Francis of Assisi (1181-1226), mystic, miracle worker, founder of the Franciscan Order, and Roman Catholic saint. At least, they think they know his story. But ...

Pope Leo XIV has decreed that a jubilee year be observed from Jan. 10, 2026, to January 10, 2027, commemorating the 800-year anniversary of the il Poverello (“little poor one”) from Assisi, Saint ...

St. Francis is one of the most famous saints in Church history. He’s so significant that the current pope — Pope Francis — chose to take his name. Oct. 4 is his memorial day. But who was he, and what ...

In times of reflection, when Francis of Assisi asked himself what would be the most important qualities for his followers to have, he would focus on one or another of the brothers who were already by ...