The Hermitage of St. Francis is a little known sanctuary in Assisi that still preserves the spirit of St. Francis.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.