The Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Francis of Assisi every year on Oct. 4. Known as the patron saint of animals ...

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 ...

The body of St. Francis will be moved from his tomb, located in the crypt, and placed at the foot of the papal altar in the ...

Video show pets such as dogs, cats and even horses visit the Catholic ceremony for the Blessing of the Animals on St. Francis Day.

The beloved Italian saint was honored as the Rule of St. Francis and the creation of the Nativity scene in Greccio were commemorated. The faithful gather to celebrate the feast of St. Francis of ...