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New film aims to reveal the ‘inscrutable’ Pope Paul VI

The project will accompany the preparation for the canonization of Paul VI on Oct. 14, with statements by people who knew him and studied ... become the third pontiff that Francis has made a saint sin... read more

The Peruvian Town is Obsessed with Their Sweet Bread Loaves

“Yes,” she answered, adding—as if nothing could be simpler—that there was also the regionally venerated Virgen del Carmen to consider, plus Saint Francis of Assisi ... the little photo gallery, we cou... read more

Insight Vacations Luxury Gold tour of Italy gets exclusive look at the making of Renaissance-worthy textiles

When the church was finished in 1212, Cucchia explains, it was the first Franciscan place of worship in Perugia (and St Francis himself lived just across the valley in Assisi ... on an Insight Vacatio... read more

From Bouncer to Pope—21 Fascinating Facts About Pope Francis

Bergoglio took the name Francis as his papal name, after St. Francis of Assisi. He was inspired by St. Francis because of that saint’s devotion and sacrifice ... It hasn’t taken long for Pope Francis ... read more

A home in Bluemont, Va., comes with its own ice cream parlor, chapel and lap pool

The Binghams loved to cook, and they knew this room would be the hub of ... Plus, it is where St. Francis of Assisi was given a church. Because he is the patron saint of animals, the name was also a n... read more

COMMENTARY: Pope Francis and a new vision of Catholic reform

(RNS) From the very first moment of his unexpected election as Pope Francis, Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina has embraced a series of small departures from established tradition. He took his pap... read more

Atlanta’s patron saint of pit bulls

I wasn’t sure if she even had a jawbone left, but I knew one thing for sure ... All of which give Flatt the aura of a punk-rock St. Francis of Assisi, the animals’ patron saint who reputedly tamed a m... read more

Paul J. Murdock

Murdock, pastor of Saint Francis of Assisi ... by all who knew him as a compassionate servant of the Lord who lifted lives everywhere he served. He was a priest of the people. He is survived by his tw... read more

What St. Francis of Assisi Didn’t Actually Say

It is always attributed to St. Francis of Assisi—founder of the Franciscan Order—and is ... “sometimes preaching in up to five villages a day, often outdoors. In the country, Francis often spoke from ... read more

Frederick Valiante

He was a man of deep Christian faith and proudly attended St. Francis of Assisi Church in Naugatuck. His humor, huge personality and big heart will be missed by all who knew and loved him. His funeral ... read more

‘The Sultan and the Saint’ revives 800-year-old interfaith exchange

There, by the main door, was an exquisite Giotto fresco depicting St. Francis of Assisi undergoing trial by fire before ... because he always felt that there was more to this particular saint than “ju... read more

Eleanor W. Lawson

She will be missed by all those who knew her. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday at 11 a.m. at Saint Francis of Assisi Church, 318 Church St., Naugatuck. Friends are asked to meet directly ... read more