They said they were inspired by St. Francis’ love for the poor, peace and creation — all priorities for the pope, too, and the Franciscans, one of the largest orders in the Catholic Church.

In line with ongoing efforts to highlight Jordan’s religious heritage and promote religious tourism, the exhibition “Jordan: ...

I digress here because Pope Francis, too, elevated world peace – and peace with Islam in particular – to a priority of his papacy. He embraced the story of Assisi as a model for his outreach ...

On July 4, the historic city of Assisi, nestled in the heart of Italy’s Umbria region, will host the international traveling ...

The work is called "Germination of Peace" and will be placed in one of the symbolic places of Assisi and of Franciscanism, thanks to the collaboration between the Municipality and the Sacred Convent.

(By Denis Greenan). (ANSA) - Assisi, October 4 - Pope Francis prayed for world peace Friday on his landmark first visit to Assisi, shrine to his 13th-century namesake St. Francis, the poverty ...

POPE FRANCIS Why did Pope Francis choose that name when he was elected pontiff, and what is his secular name? Bergoglio chose Francis in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi, the 13th-century Italian ...

For Assisi’s current bishop, the Rev. Domenico Sorrentino, St. Francis’ renunciation of material encumbrances also signaled his love of creation and of peace. “Francis, stripping himself ...

It will continue until August 2 at the Monte Frumentario Palace in the heart of Assisi, the birthplace of St. Francis and a symbol of dialogue and peace. Its next stop will be in Athens, Greece ...