Located in the hills of central Italy, Assisi is the hometown of St. Francis. It's where he was born, lived and worked — and where he died. Today tourists flock to this town, which sits atop a ...

Assisi (AsiaNews) – Pope Francis on Tuesday said that “that there is no tomorrow in war” and reiterated “that the name of God cannot be used to justify violence” because “Peace alone ...

Located in the hills of central Italy, Assisi is the hometown of St. Francis. It’s where he was born, lived and worked — and where he died.

A Feb. 24 appeal, co-signed by the city’s mayor and five priests, called for a return to dialogue and negotiation and expressed sympathy with people suffering the consequences of war.

Now men and women of faith had taken the initiative. By gathering in Assisi “to be together to pray” for peace, they had provided an alternative to marches and protests: prayer is the alternative.

During his visit to Assisi, Pope Francis told Mass attendees that true peace can only be attained by drawing close to the crucified Lord, stressing the importance of having a relationship with him.

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

Pope Francis has chatted with leaders and representatives of many religions at a gathering to pray for peace in Assisi, the home town of St. Francis.

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

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

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