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.

Saint Francis was born Giovanni Bernardone in Assisi in either 1181 or 1182. His father was Pietro Bernardone, an Italian silk merchant, and his mother a French woman of whom little is known.

Francis was born in the Italian town of Assisi sometime between 1181 and 1182. He was the son of a wealthy cloth merchant and dreamed in his early life of becoming a knight.

Today is the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, founder of the Franciscan Order and patron saint of animals, merchants, and ecology. Born in Italy around 1181, Francis is one of the most ...

On Oct. 4, Roman Catholics celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the Italian deacon who brought renewal to the Church through his decision to follow Jesus' words as literally as possible.

Saint Francis of Assisi Receiving the Stigmata, c. 1430–1432 On view at the Philadelphia Museum of Art Great Works, In Focus Perspective ...

Pope Francis meets with the Seraphic Institute of Assisi on Dec. 13, 2021. | Vatican Media By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Dec 13, 2021 / 14:00 pm ...

Carlos Acutis is set to become the first millennial saint. His canonization was moved to next Sunday in St. Peter's Square after the death of Pope Francis.

Pope Francis, the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, will be mourned and buried at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major after dying one week ago at 88 years old.