Across town is the Basilica di Santa Chiara, dedicated to St. Clare, who embraced radical poverty to imitate St. Francis. He ...

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

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 ...

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She testifies that her recovery began after visiting the tomb of Blessed Carlo Acutis in Assisi, Italy, and placing herself completely under his care. “I always say that the illness I had has ...

Because we’re all a bit the poor,” she said.___Dell'Orto reported from Assisi, Italy. Associated Press writer Carla K. Johnson in Washington state contributed to this report.___Associated ...

King Charles and Queen Camilla have chosen one of the world's most romantic destinations, Italy, to celebrate their wedding ...

“There is a situation of waiting but also of hope,” he said. Dell’Orto reported from Assisi, Italy. Paolo Santalucia contributed from Rome. Associated Press writer Carla K. Johnson in ...

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.