Italian farmers brought their animals to the Vatican on Friday to be blessed by Cardinal Mauro Gambetti on the feast of St.

In the Catholic faith, this saint was known for his love of animals. So, if your dog is under the weather, you can turn to ...

If you're an architecture buff, take some time to check out the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, which was constructed beginning in 1869. Located a block east of the Santa Fe Plaza ...

When you meet a guy, for example, like Francis of Assisi. Genius or crackpot? Both. Sensuous embracer of life or ...

Holy Virgin Mary, there is none like you among women born in the world. Daughter and handmaid of the heavenly Father, the almighty King, Mother of our most high Lord Jesus Christ, and Spouse of ...

This small village has a rich religious history, being credited with starting the tradition of live Nativity scenes. Located in the Lazio region of Italy, the town of Greccio is where Saint ...

But on Saturday it was Joe Biden’s turn. The presidential version of a blessing took the form of the Medal of Freedom, which the White House notes was awarded to Pope Francis “with distinction.” ...

Pope Francis opens the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, Dec. 24, 2024. (Credit: Remo Casilli/AP.) Listen On his wheelchair, Pope Francis began the celebration of Christmas by ...

Pope Francis, celebrating the 12th Christmas of his pontificate, presided at a solemn Christmas Eve Mass in St Peter's Basilica and opened the 2025 Catholic Holy Year, which the Vatican expects ...

Pope Francis has opened the great Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica VATICAN CITY ... a cold that forced him to deliver his weekly Sunday blessing from indoors. But he appeared in fine form ...

ST. LANDRY PARISH — ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. — As winter weather approaches, animal shelters and farmers in St. Landry Parish are preparing for freezing temperatures, taking extra precautions to ...

Pope Francis delivered a plea for peace in a world torn by conflict in his 2024 Christmas Day "Urbi et Orbi" ("To the City and the World") address. It came as Christmas marked the start of the ...