‘St. Francis in Ecstasy’ by Giovanni Bellini Giovanni Bellini’s ‘St. Francis in Ecstasy’ is a minimal painting with soft, serene elements and colours.

Every Jan. 24, the Catholic Church celebrates St. Francis de Sales, bishop of Geneva and doctor of the Church, known as “the saint of kindness.” He reportedly had a bad temper, but he relied ...

I remind myself that today is the memorial of St. Francis de Sales. Nicknamed “The Gentleman Saint” for his wisdom, kindness, and gentle demeanor, St. Francis de Sales set out on a spiritual ...

in St. Peter’s Basilica, the Holy See Press Office tells journalists Feb. 18. Pope Francis remains in stable condition and spent his fourth day in the hospital praying, reading, and doing some ...

A fire damaged a home in St. Francis early Monday morning, Jan. 27. It happened near Howard Avenue and Iowa Avenue. The occupants have reportedly found temporary housing. ST. FRANCIS ...

Pope Francis, who was admitted to a hospital in Rome for bronchitis, is in “fair” condition with a “respiratory tract infection,” the Vatican said Friday in what is the latest in a string ...

Pope Francis is in a “stable” clinical condition and rested well overnight as he continues receiving treatment for bronchitis at a hospital in Rome, the Vatican’s press office said Sunday.

Outside the hospital on Saturday, groups of people were gathering under a famous statue of John Paul II to pray for Francis. "We found out yesterday morning, with sadness," said Giovanni Di Muro ...

Pope Francis arrives in a vehicle at St. Peter’s Square for the Jubilee Mass for Armed Forces, Police, and Security Personnel on Feb. 9, 2025. Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/CNA During the outdoor Mass ...

Pope Francis will be hospitalised on Friday to undergo tests and receive treatment for bronchitis, the Vatican has said. The 88-year-old was diagnosed with the illness last Thursday, but has ...

Pope Francis weighed in on the true meaning of ... The term "ordo amoris," first coined by ancient bishop and theologian St. Augustine in his work, "City of God," has been translated to mean ...

Pope Francis has been hospitalized for bronchitis and has cancelled events for the next three days. “This morning, at the end of the audiences, Pope Francis was admitted to the Policlinico ...