A trip to the central Italian region of Umbria is not to be missed. The two historic cities of Perugia and Assisi are ...

There are so many things to do in Assisi Italy that you should plan on ... the birthplace of St. Francis, ... and 2.25 hours southeast of Florence in the region of Umbria, near the city ...

St. Francis’ meditations on the life of Christ led him to create the first-ever Nativity scene in Greccio, Italy, in 1223. Fresco by Giotto of St. Francis of Assisi embracing the Child Jesus at ...

Saint Francis of Assisi made many contributions to Christianity. Each year on October 4, many Catholic churches celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi.

Assisi was a place of conversion, reconciliation and peace for St. Francis and has been an important city for many others of the faithful, some of them saints or blesseds, such as Carlo Acutis.

On July 4, the historic city of Assisi, nestled in the heart of Italy’s Umbria region, will host the international traveling ...

Calling itself the green heart of Italy, the landlocked region of Umbria is known for its truffles and olive oil, ... Perugia and Assisi. ... St. Francis, who lived from 1181 ...

St. Francis of Assisi, born Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone around 1181 or 1182 in Assisi, Italy, is a prominent figure among Catholics. He was a renowned Italian mystic and poet who renounced ...

This unique journey to Central Italy, specifically the Umbria and Tuscany regions, offers participants of all ages an immersive experience in authentic Italian food and culture, beyond traditional ...

The crèche is a reproduction of the scene in Greccio, Italy, where St. Francis of Assisi staged the first Nativity scene in 1223. The baby Jesus will be placed in the manger Dec. 24. (CNS/Lola Gomez) ...

One of the world’s most beloved saints, St. Francis of Assisi, loved Christmas so much that he created the first Nativity scene to make the birth of Jesus more real.