Pets across the country went to church to get blessed. Yes, you read that right! This happened in honor of St. Francis Day, celebrating St. Francis of Assisi, on Saturday, Oct. 4. Video footage shared ...

For the first time, the body of St. Francis of Assisi will be visible to all, from Feb. 22 to March 22, 2026. This religious and historical event was announced on the memorial of the saint of Assisi ...

The relics of St. Francis of Assisi, one of the most beloved saints in history, will be put on display in Italy next year. Vatican News, the official outlet of the Vatican, reported the news on Oct. 4 ...

Residents of San Francisco de Asis in Venezuela's Aragua state celebrated the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi on Friday (October 3) with a tortoise race featuring 80 painted and decorated ...

Find today’s readings here. I never met my Uncle Jamie. He died in 1963, well before I was born. He was my father’s eldest brother. Growing up, my aunts and uncles would, on occasion, tell stories ...

Parliament approves new holiday for patron saint of Italy Prime minister hails "extraordinary man" who unites Italians Holiday abolished in 1977 to save money, returns in 2026 ROME, Oct 1 (Reuters) - ...

This year, I won't be taking my dog Charlie to receive his blessing for the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals. Two months ago, he breathed his last breath after having spent ...

If you have men who will exclude any of God’s creatures from the shelter of compassion and pity, you will have men who will deal likewise with their fellow men. – St. Francis of Assisi Back in the day ...

Their charitable works include managing cafeterias and health clinics, as well as providing job counseling and psychological support for those in need. Members of St. Francis' Work for the Poor, ...