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St. Francis of Assisi
A Picture says a Thousand Words: St. Ignatius School
Mrs. Robyn Tierney’s first grade classroom learned about St. Francis of Assisi on his Feast Day, October 4. The children discussed how to love and care for God’s creation like St. Francis did. The Prayer of St. Francis mural was painted, in the hallway at St. Ignatius School in Monfort Heights, …
Pope Francis explains why he chose St. Francis of Assisi’s name
Follow Pope Francis’ trip to the United States HERE. By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis said that “as things got dangerous” in the conclave voting, he was sitting next to his “great friend,” Brazilian Cardinal Claudio Hummes “who comforted me.” When the former Cardinal …
Sts. Ignatius and Francis of Assisi, a bond highlighted by Pope Francis
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis is “a Jesuit’s Jesuit” who understands the importance of St. Francis of Assisi in the life of St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus, said the Jesuits’ secretary for the promotion of the faith. U.S. …
