St. Francis

  • June 20, 2023

After nearly 130 years in Downtown Phoenix, Franciscan Friars leave legacy of mission

If St. Mary’s Basilica can be called the “mother parish” of the Valley, then certainly the Franciscan Friars...
  • November 1, 2022

St. Francis inspires church to mirror his faith in Christ, pope says

St. Francis of Assisi is known for loving and celebrating creation and for being a man of peace...
  • October 4, 2022

Vatican marks ecology saint’s feast day with film premiere, climate accords

The Vatican hosted the global premiere of a new documentary on the urgent need to address climate change...