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Assisi celebrates St. Francis’ feast day on 800th anniversary of two significant works

On the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the faithful gathered at the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, Italy, to honor the beloved Italian saint and celebrate the 800th anniversary of the approval of ...
National Catholic Reporter

At 10-year mark, Pope Francis seen as a global leader on the environment

This story was original published in 2023 to mark the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis' papacy. The National Catholic Reporter is recirculating it now after Pope Francis' death on April 21, 2025. See ...
National Catholic Register

Pope Francis: ‘Every Vocation Is Animated by Hope’

Writing from Gemelli Hospital, Pope Francis emphasized the role of hope in vocational discernment in his message for the 62nd World Day of Prayer for Vocations released by the Vatican on Wednesday.
America Magazine

Following St. Francis: Lessons from studying the saint’s closest friends

In times of reflection, when Francis of Assisi asked himself what would be the most important qualities for his followers to have, he would focus on one or another of the brothers who were already by ...
National Catholic Register

Assisi Celebrates St. Francis’ Feast Day on 800th Anniversary of Two Significant Works

The beloved Italian saint was honored as the Rule of St. Francis and the creation of the Nativity scene in Greccio were commemorated. The faithful gather to celebrate the feast of St. Francis of ...