Saint Francis fought in a battle between Assisi and Perugia, where he was captured by the enemy. During his time in prison, which lasted close to a year, he heard the voice of God.

The faithful gather to celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi in Assisi, Italy, on Oct. 4 (photo: Sala Stampa Sacro Convento Assisi) Francesca Pollio Fenton/CNA World October 4, 2023 ...

St. Francis of Assisi, born Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone around 1181 or 1182 in Assisi, Italy, is a prominent figure among Catholics. He was a renowned Italian mystic and poet who renounced ...

Art & Exhibitions Famed 800-Year-Old Hymn by St. Francis of Assisi Gets a Rare Outing in Rome The canticle is one of the oldest works of the Italian literary canon with a known author.

Polish nobleman Krzysztof Korycinski, devoted to St. Francis of Assisi, visited La Verna in 1616, was mesmerized by the place, saw the similarity of land and initiated the construction of Polish ...

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.