Before concluding his Wednesday audience and imparting his paternal blessing for pilgrims, the Holy Father concluded his ...

A “Blessing of the Animals” service will ... worldwide of being held in early October near the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, who is considered a patron of animals. The large lawn at ...

During his homily and Angelus address, the Holy Father repeated his plea for Catholics to show their closeness to the poor ...

STATE — In celebration of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, known for his love of ... throughout the Diocese of Portland will hold Blessing of the Animals prayer services in October.

We therefore invoke the divine blessing on these animals through the intercession of Saint Francis of Assisi. As we do so, let us praise the Creator and thank him for setting us over other ...

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 ...