Pope Francis, who is receiving treatment for pneumonia, has been in hospital since February 14. As he entered another week in ...

As Pope Francis entered his third week in a hospital battling pneumonia, hundreds of pilgrims continued to make their way to ...

There’s a social media meme asking, “who is the patron saint of group emails?” The answer is, of course, “Francis of a CC”.

Pope Francis remained in stable condition a day after a respiratory crisis and spent 'long periods' off a noninvasive ...

St. Francis House has been a refuge for Seattle's most vulnerable for nearly 60 years, offering food, clothing and essentials ...

ASSISI, Italy — As Pope Francis entered his third week in a hospital battling pneumonia, hundreds of pilgrims continued to make their way to this hilltop town to pray at the tomb of St. Francis ...

St. Francis is the medieval Catholic saint whose spirituality focused on loving the poor, creation, and peace ASSISI, Italy -- As Pope Francis entered his third week in a hospital battling ...

ASSISI, Italy — As Pope Francis entered his third week in a hospital battling pneumonia, hundreds of pilgrims continued to make their way to this hilltop town to pray at the tomb of St. Francis ...

A votive statue of Italy's patron saint, St. Francis of Assisi, left, is on display among other religious items at a shop in Assisi, Italy, Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) ...

Who was St. Francis? In 1182, Francis was born to a wealthy family in Assisi, which rises above a fertile valley in central Italy. Praying in front of a crucifix, he heard a call to reform the church.