Later this year, on Oct. 3, 2026, we will commemorate the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi. As one of the most popular saints, revered within and beyond Christianity, Francis is ...

In keeping with my intention to explore the continued relevance, inspiration and challenge of St. Francis of Assisi to mark the 800th anniversary of his death, this week's column is dedicated to a ...

Although the Jubilee Year of Hope has come to an end, the Church never ceases to celebrate the mercies of God. This year, in particular, the Jan. 10 close of this ordinary Jubilee also marked the ...

On the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi, founder of the Franciscan order, his body will be displayed for the first time ever in February 2026, at the Basilica of San Francesco.

The bones of Italy’s patron saint will be shown to the public for a month, to mark the 800th anniversary of his death. By Elisabetta Povoledo Reporting from Assisi, Italy One of the first pilgrims to ...

(The Conversation) — Medieval texts and frescoes show how Francis of Assisi’s legends formed – and why his call to poverty and care for creation still resonates. (The Conversation) — On the 800th ...