This year marks the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi's composition of the 'Canticle of the Creatures.' It's time we ...

Art & Exhibitions Famed 800-Year-Old Hymn by St. Francis of Assisi Gets a Rare Outing in Rome The canticle is one of the oldest works of the Italian literary canon with a known author.

The pre-Renaissance painter’s fresco cycle depicting the life of the saint in Assisi, Italy, took an innovative, vibrant approach to celebrating the holy man.

In celebration of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi, known for his love of all of God’s creatures, 25 church communities around Maine will hold Blessing of the Animals prayer services over ...