He is one of the two patron saints of Italy. The other is Catherine of Siena. US CATHOLIC CHURCH UNDER EXPLICIT ATTACK, ARCHBISHOP WARNS-BUT SAYS THERE'S HOPE. 3. What is Saint Francis of Assisi ...

St. Francis of Assisi, born Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone around 1181 or 1182 in Assisi, ... He is the patron saint of all who study and work in the area of ecology, ...

St Francis wandered around again in the hills behind Assisi. By and by, he wholly embraced poverty as a lifestyle, wearing a rough woolen robe. He attracted a few followers who spread his message ...

In 1182, St. 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 is said to have heard a call to reform the church.

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Provo will be holding the annual Blessing of the Animals in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals, beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday.

Going to Catholic school, we all knew our patron saints. Mine happened to be St. Francis of Assisi. Even at a young age, I thought it was a good fit due to my Italian heritage and my love and ...

Pope Francis, baptized as Jorge Mario Bergoglio, celebrated his patron saint’s feast day every April 23. The patron saint’s day of the pope is a holiday at the Vatican and Pope Francis usually ...