Personal stories emerging this week in the wake of the many tributes to Pope Francis reflect the impact of individual prayers ...

Pope Francis was a man of deep faith, peace and compassion who fostered ties with the Jewish world, Israel's President Isaac ...

Catholics from across Michigan have been sharing their memories and prayers in response ... For me, Francis of Assisi is the man of poverty, the man of peace, the man who loves and protects ...

Prayers are being held today at ... to know why I wished to be called Francis. For me, Francis of Assisi is the man of poverty, the man of peace, the man who loves and protects creation.' ...

"We have lost our spiritual father. While there is sadness in my heart, there is also a deep sense of gratitude for his ...

Ever since Pope Francis died, I have been reflecting upon my time in Catholic school and the lessons I learned about service, community and hard work.

Pope Francis charmed the world with those poignant acts of love, humility and informality, starting with his first appearance ...

When Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was anointed as the Pope, he chose to rename himself as Francis after St. Francis of Assisi, the medieval saint who founded the Franciscans, one of the largest ...

Pope Francis had an informal, lighthearted speaking style. When Francis met Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI for the first time ...

"I truly hope that his prayers for peace in the Middle East and for ... from the Americas — he chose to name himself after Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of Italy, known for his simplicity ...

The article concludes with a call for kindness and love, inspired by the Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi. Updated to add ... by Pope Francis’s focus on peace, acceptance and hospitality.