Catholic News Agency

Assisi celebrates St. Francis’ feast day on 800th anniversary of two significant works

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 ...
National Catholic Reporter

Assisi archbishop welcomes treaty prohibiting nuclear weapons

Giving thanks that the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons came into force Jan. 22, the archbishop of Assisi insisted that ensuring peace for humanity would require further steps, including ...
National Catholic Reporter

Among Assisi participants, a sense of deeper crisis in modern society

Religious leaders hold oil lamps during the gathering for peace outside the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi Oct. 27. Pictured from left are: Anglican Archbishop Rowan Williams of Canterbury; ...
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Italian city of saint, Assisi, rich with his history

Located in the hills of central Italy, Assisi is the hometown of St. Francis. It's where he was born, lived and worked -- and where he died. Today, tourists flock to this town, which sits atop a hill ...
The Reporter

Blessing of the Animals continues fall tradition at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Norristown

NORRISTOWN >> There was a blessing for Bailey and for his many furry friends that gathered with him on the grounds of St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church in Norristown Oct. 4. Bailey’s lively ...