Whereas Matthew’s version of the first beatitude is nuanced, “Blessed are the poor in spirit”, Luke’s is stark: “Blessed are ...

WE HAVE become accustomed to hearing the name of St Clare of Assisi alongside that of St Francis. Indeed, she referred to herself as his “little plant”. While she certainly flourished from the ...

Every Jan. 24, the Catholic Church celebrates St. Francis de Sales, bishop of Geneva and doctor of the Church, known as “the saint of kindness.” He reportedly had a bad temper, but he relied ...

Maybe that is part of their charisma, suggests Volker Leppin in his biography Francis of Assisi: The Life of a Restless Saint, newly translated after first being published in German. For a ...

Holy Virgin Mary, there is none like you among women born in the world. Daughter and handmaid of the heavenly Father, the almighty King, Mother of our most high Lord Jesus Christ, and Spouse of ...

After achieving success as a grower, Martin opened his own winery in 1979 and named it for St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and ecology. In 1998, St. Francis partnered with the ...

Rome will be clogged with tourists and pilgrims all year round. Need to escape the rush? Head out on these day trips from ...

If you're an architecture buff, take some time to check out the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, which was constructed beginning in 1869. Located a block east of the Santa Fe Plaza ...

Besides the Holy Doors, other factors have contributed to the high number of people visiting Rome and other parts of Italy to ...

New floors and subfloors were installed in the 7,800-square-foot sanctuary of the much-visited downtown cathedral.

Alma Elizabeth Meagher, the matriarch of her family who led a Christmas gift and meal donation program, died Jan. 28. She was ...