Catholic Courier

St. Francis of Assisi: A saint for the environment

Earth Day is April 22, and in 1979, Pope St. John Paul II proclaimed St. Francis of Assisi the patron saint of the ...

Brother Universe: 800 Years of St. Francis Through Art

In 2026, it will be eight hundred years since the death of St. Francis of Assisi. The desire to pay homage to the saint ...
National Catholic Reporter

Display of St. Francis of Assisi's bones confirms enduring appeal of relics for Christians

The bones of St. Francis of Assisi went on public display for the first time Sunday, capping an 800-year saga over his bodily remains and confirming the enduring appeal to Christians of venerating a ...
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St Francis of Assisi’s bones go on public display for first time

The bones of St Francis of Assisi, the revered medieval friar who inspired Pope Francis and generations of Christians, are going on public display for the first time. But the month-long exhibition, ...
National Catholic Register

Discover ‘The Unknown St. Francis of Assisi’ in New ‘EWTN Learn’ Series

Teresa Tomeo hosts in Italy, walking in the footsteps of Francis. Looking to learn more about St. Francis during this Jubilee ...
Catholic Courier

Father Lioi’s lengthy Cayuga County pastorate comes to an end

Father Frank Lioi’s lengthy pastorate in Cayuga County came to an end March 19, 2026, when he reached senior-priest status.
The Times-Tribune

Toyota of Scranton supports St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen

Toyota of Scranton is proud a Platinum Sponsor for the St. Francis of Assisi Kitchen 2026 Host for a Day Campaign. As many ...
The Republic

Display of St. Francis of Assisi’s bones confirms enduring appeal of relics for Christians

ASSISI, Italy (AP) — The bones of St. Francis of Assisi went on public display for the first time Sunday, capping an 800-year saga over his bodily remains and confirming the enduring appeal to ...