Francis (Italian: Francesco d'Assisi; Latin: Franciscus Assisiensis) was named Giovanni by his mother. His surname, di Pietro di Bernardone, comes from his father, Pietro di Bernardone. …

Assisi, town, Perugia province, Umbria region, central Italy. The town lies 12 miles (19 km) east of Perugia and is famous as the birthplace of St. Francis, the founder of the Franciscan order.

Famous as the birthplace of St. Francis and St. Clare, Assisi is wrapped in a mystical, poignant atmosphere that can be felt in every corner and every narrow street running through the town.

4 days ago · The story of St. Francis of Assisi teaches us that conversion is lifelong, dynamic and ongoing. He was an ordinary Christian who opened himself up to Christ's invitation to take the …

2 days ago · January 10, 2026 Pope Leo XIV and the leaders of Franciscan communities marked the beginning of the 800th anniversary year of the death of St. Francis of Assisi.

Oct 6, 2025 · Framed by the long, undulating hills of Umbria and the forests of Monte Subasio, Assisi is one of the best-preserved medieval towns in the world. Read along for our guide on …

Oct 5, 2022 · Located in Umbria, sitting on the slopes of Monte Subasio, is the beautiful city of Assisi. This city, which is the birthplace of St. Francis, is filled with spiritual treasures and …

Dante Alighieri mentioned Assisi in the Divine Comedy as the birthplace of the Sun: in fact, it is where both Saint Francis -who would become the Saint Patron of Italy- and Saint Clare lived …

Feb 2, 2025 · Assisi is a charming hilltop town in central Italy! It's not only famous for being the birthplace of St. Francis, but it also boasts the most stunning views, rich history, and an …

Dec 4, 2025 · Even though Assisi is quite small, it felt like there was a lot to see and there was something new around every corner. There’s a lot of attention to detail around town and it …