ASSISI, Italy (AP) — 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, ...

The legend of St. Francis of Assisi and Brother Wolf tells a story not of taming a wild creature, but of cooperation and ...

The Angelus prayers are normally recited by the pope every Sunday from a window overlooking St. Peter's Square to the gathered faithful. The current hospitalization is the longest of Francis' papacy.

St Francis (c. 1181–1226), the poverello, is one of the most universally loved figures of the past millennium. He chose a life of radical poverty, putting a promising career aside to side with ...

Pope Francis is in stable condition after his episodes ... On Monday night, Cardinal Robert Prevost led a rosary for the pontiff at St. Peter’s Square, in Vatican City. Bishops, nuns and ...

ROME — A stable Pope Francis had a visit Sunday from the Vatican secretary of state as he continued his recovery from double pneumonia, but again skipped his weekly noon blessing to avoid even a ...

Bergoglio accepted the name Pope Francis in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, a 13th century Italian who gave up his possessions and wealth and dedicated his life to the poor. Since he was elected ...

The Central Connecticut State Blue Devils put a 14-game winning streak on the line tonight when they meet the St. Francis Red Flash in the Northeast Conference Tournament Final. Tip-off comes your ...

Who’s St. Francis, Whose Love for the Poor, Creation, and Peace Inspires Pope Francis? ASSISI, Italy (AP) — As Pope Francis entered his third week in a hospital battling pneumonia, hundreds of ...