The Associated Press Pilgrims flock to pray at St Francis' tomb as namesake pope enters third week in hospital Posted: March 5, 2025 | Last updated: March 10, 2025 St. Francis, whose name was ...

Received commission to paint the Battle of Cascina 1505 Summoned to Rome by Pope Julius II; commissioned to create the tomb for the pope. Spent eight months in the quarries of Carrara selecting ...

St. Francis, whose name was chosen by the current pope, symbolizes love for the poor, peace, and creation—all key priorities for the pontiff. Groups from all over Italy made their way through a ...