Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims have been pouring into the medieval hilltop town of Assisi in Italy to venerate the ...

On Sunday, Deacon Roger Macias from San Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio resonated with Catholics around the globe after the Vatican announced that Pope Francis’ health took a turn.

Bergoglio accepted the name Pope Francis in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, a 13th century Italian who gave up his possessions and wealth and dedicated his life to the poor. Since he was elected ...

Deacon Chris DePenti led the service before placing the ashes on the dozens of parishioners in attendance, while in Rome, Pope Francis increased his physical therapy with his condition remaining ...

In the 13th century, St. Francis of Assisi called himself the “Jongleur ... such as the second-century deacon St. Lawrence, one of the patron saints of comedians. The legend goes that as he ...

If you're an architecture buff, take some time to check out the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, which was constructed beginning in 1869. Located a block east of the Santa Fe Plaza ...

Deacon Joe DesMaris, foreground, uses ashes to make the sign of the cross on Gwen Torfin's forehead while her niece Eloise Essen watches on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at St. Francis of Assisi ...