after St. Francis of Assisi. During his papacy, Pope Francis led multiple attempts at church reform and often advocated for migrant rights and the environment. In his last appearance before his ...

the first whose papal name honors St. Francis of Assisi, and the first Jesuit – a Catholic religious order founded in the 16th century. Those Jesuit roots shed light on Pope Francis’ approach ...

And those words came to me: the poor, the poor. Then, right away, thinking of the poor, I thought of Francis of Assisi. Then I thought of all the wars, as the votes were still being counted ...

The Synod of the Diocese of the Murray of the Anglican Church of Australia lodged their proposed plans to the Onkaparinga Council, to build a new St Francis of Assisi Anglican Church. It would ...

Holy Virgin Mary, there is none like you among women born in the world. Daughter and handmaid of the heavenly Father, the almighty King, Mother of our most high Lord Jesus Christ, and Spouse of ...

Jorge Mario Bergoglio became a pope of many firsts: the first modern pope from outside Europe, the first whose papal name honors St. Francis of Assisi, and the first Jesuit – a Catholic ...

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From Biennale visits to calls for restitution, the late Pope Francis left an indelible mark on contemporary art and cultural ethics. When Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88 ...

The clergy and parishioners of St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Jebel Ali, Dubai, have announced a requiem mass at 8.30am on Saturday. Meanwhile, St Joseph’s Cathedral in Abu Dhabi has set ...

Pope Francis waves as he arrives to lead the Holy Mass at Phoenix Park in Dublin on August 26, 2018, during his visit to Ireland to attend the 2018 World Meeting of Families. (Ben Stansall/Getty ...

inspired by St. Francis of Assisi’s devotion to poverty, peace, and creation. His 12-year pontificate was characterized by a focus on mercy, care for creation, and attention to what he called ...

Saint Francis of Assisi," Tan, 48, added. Pope Francis made his last public appearance on Sunday (April 20) at St Peter's Square in celebration of Easter Mass. Appearing for the first time ...