Pope Francis honors St. Francis of Assisi's legacy of peace, poverty, and respect for creation in Assisi, Italy.

Remembering the Holy Father’s message urging the faithful to take action to protect the natural environment as we celebrate ...

He then released a follow-up document to the encyclical on Oct. 4, 2023, the feast of St. Francis ... are 10 quotes from Pope Francis on creation and care for the environment: “Nature is ...

(AP) Upon his ascension to the papacy, the late pontiff chose the name Francis in honour of St. Francis of Assisi ... and love for nature. During a press conference just days after his election ...

Pope Gregory IX officially canonised St Francis of Assisi as a saint. Francis was declared the patron saint of animals and ecology due to his deep love for nature and all living things.

Catholics from across Michigan have shared prayers in response to the announcement that Pope Francis has died.

Pope Francis’s namesake, St. Francis of Assisi, once said ... Living for others is a rule of nature.” May we take that message to heart. May we lead with more grace. And may we honor ...

Francis’ first words delivered from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica after his ... Then, right away, thinking of the poor, I thought of Francis of Assisi. Then I thought of all the wars ...