Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone (c. 1181–3 October 1226), known as Francis of Assisi, [b][c] was an Italian [d] mystic, poet and Catholic friar who founded the religious order of the …

Dec 2, 2025 · St. Francis of Assisi was an Italian friar who lived in Italy in the 13th century. He lived a life of ascetic poverty and was dedicated to Christian charity. He founded the …

2 days ago · On Oct. 4, Roman Catholics celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the Italian deacon who brought renewal to the Church through his decision to follow Jesus' words as …

3 days ago · The story of St. Francis of Assisi teaches us that conversion is lifelong, dynamic and ongoing. He was an ordinary Christian who opened himself up to Christ's invitation to take the …

Explore Saint Francis of Assisi's biography, miracles, feast day, and lasting influence on Catholic faith. Uncover his path to sainthood and enduring wisdom.

Francis died at the age of 44 at the Porziuncola, the chapel where he received the gift of the indulgence of the “Forgiveness of Assisi”. He was canonized a saint two years later.

Oct 4, 2022 · The patron saint of Italy, Saint Francis of Assisi was a poor little man who astounded and inspired the Church by taking the gospel literally—not in a narrow …

Recent years have witnessed a truly remarkable up-growth of interest in the life and work of St. Francis, more especially among non-Catholics, and Assisi has become in consequence the …

Founder of the Franciscan Order, born at Assisi in Umbria, in 1181. In 1182, Pietro Bernardone returned from a trip to France to find out his wife had given birth to a son. Far from being …

Explore the inspiring journey of St Francis of Assisi—from his youthful conversion and miraculous deeds to his struggles with illness and the celebrations held in his honor.