Assisi
Inspired by Pope Francis, graffiti artist brings pop message to young people in Assisi
By Claire Giangravé — September 21, 2022
(RNS) — Graffiti artist Mauro Pallotta channels Pope Francis’ ‘irresistibly pop’ energy to challenge society and the economy in his latest art show.
Pope offers hope to poor in visit to namesake’s Assisi home
By Nicole Winfield and Alessandra Tarantino — November 12, 2021
In one of his first outings in Italy since the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis took his time greeting some of the 500 people brought by Catholic charity groups to Assisi to join Francis in marking the Catholic Church's world day of the poor.
Carlo Acutis, millennial candidate for sainthood, draws 41,000 to Assisi church
By Claire Giangravé — October 20, 2020
(RNS) — Devotees looking forward to his canonization already refer to Acutis, an internet enthusiast, as ‘the tracksuit saint’ or the ‘influencer saint.’
In Assisi, Pope Francis lunches with world refugees
By Josephine McKenna — September 20, 2016
ROME (RNS) On World Day of Prayer for Peace, Francis lunched with refugees from Syria, Eritrea, Mali and Nigeria, including a 6-year-old and an 8-year-old.
Pope Francis of Assisi? A pontiff boosts the birthplace of a saint
By Josephine McKenna — September 15, 2016
ASSISI, Italy (RNS) When the pontiff visits this Umbrian hilltown next week it will mark the third time in less than four years -- and locals couldn't be happier.
Pope Francis walks in the shadow of namesake saint in Assisi
By Eric J. Lyman — October 4, 2013
ROME (RNS) Then-Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio surprised Vatican watchers by becoming the first pope in 2,000 years to pick the name Francis, and he has since looked to emulate his namesake by keeping much of the luxuries of the papacy at arm's length.
Spirit of St. Francis lives strong in Assisi
By Francis X. Rocca — October 3, 2012
ASSISI, Italy (RNS) Some 6 million visitors come to this hillside town every year -- and the biggest draw is the legacy of its most famous native son, St. Francis, who remains a figure of unmistakable relevance to many of today's most pressing social concerns. By Francis X. Rocca.
In Assisi, seeking love and forgiveness in the shadow of St. Francis
By Charles Honey — October 1, 2012
ASSISI, Italy (RNS) Swimming against a global tide of religious violence and political polarization, about 550 religious and humanitarian leaders met recently here in the birthplace of St. Francis to propose a new way forward: love and forgiveness. By Charles Honey.
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