Friar Marco recalled the first visit of Pope Francis to Assisi in 2013, when he was first elected pope. “Since that Oct. 4, 2013, first trip to Assisi, the world has changed.

The pre-Renaissance painter’s fresco cycle depicting the life of the saint in Assisi, Italy, took an innovative, vibrant approach to celebrating the holy man. Skip to Main Content Explore Our Brands ...

Assisi | Oct. 4, 2023: During an event honoring St. Francis of Assisi, the faithful celebrated the 800th anniversary of the Rule of St. Francis and the creation of the nativity scene in Greccio.