Venerated in his lifetime, Saint Francis did not have to wait long for a monument to be erected in his honor. A basilica in ...

The Rev. Chris Looby, who pastors Roman Catholic churches in Morrisonville, Cadyville and Peru, will lead a pilgrimage to Rome in the fall. “Pope Francis has designated that this year 2025 is a ...

Learn about five special locations to visit if you are planning an Italy trip during 2025.

The Papal Basilica and Sacred Convent of Saint Francis in Assisi, in Umbria, Italy. While the cuisine is reason enough to go to Umbria, there’s much more to explore and enjoy in the region.

Desperate to impoverish himself, he tries to donate a large amount of his father’s money to a local church; the priest, ...

Travelers heading to Italy in 2025 should be aware of pickpockets in crowded areas, even in churches or religious sites. They ...

He was a fan of soccer and spent a lot of time on his computer. He also was deeply religious and, in April, is expected to be ...

IERA Gennaro of Warrawong Passed away suddenly on Sunday 2nd February 2025. Beloved husband of Cristina. Dearly loved father ...

Guidelines and Rules for Seminaries," was approved by the Italian bishops who met for their general assembly Nov. 13-16 in Assisi. The episcopacy in Italy, where vocations are at an all-time low ...

Welcome to part 2 of my trip recap to Italy! If you missed part 1, you can catch that here. This part of our trip covers our visit to the small town of Assisi and then a few days in Florence.