4 October is the day to remember St Francis of Assisi. It is also World Animal Day, and the day when some churches hold services to bless animals. This is the story … The man we know as St Francis was ...

The Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Francis of Assisi every year on Oct. 4. Known as the patron saint of animals and ecology, the 13th-century Italian friar is often remembered for his ...

Pope Leo XIV signs his first apostolic exhortation, "Dilexi Te" ("I Have Loved You"), in the library of the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican Oct. 4, 2025, the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, as ...

After discovering that 72 percent of college students have slept through their late-night delivery order, Grubhub is now implementing snooze insurance. Habitat for Humanity held its 4th annual Rock ...

Parliament approves new holiday for patron saint of Italy Prime minister hails "extraordinary man" who unites Italians Holiday abolished in 1977 to save money, returns in 2026 ROME, Oct 1 (Reuters) - ...

Laurie Stras on the thrill of archival discovery, the women behind the Biffoli-Sostegni manuscript, and the music that inspired Ricordanze: A Record of Love There is always a moment when I arrive at a ...

St. Thérèse of Lisieux is pictured in an undated photo. She lived in France’s northern Normandy region, where the famous French saint, born Jan. 2, 1873, lived and died. Catholics nationwide are ...

Barry J. Tierney, 72 of Barnesville, PA., passed away on September 26, 2025, at Greenwood Center of Nursing & Rehab, Tamaqua, PA. He was the husband of Sherry A. (McKenzie) Tierney for 34 years. Born ...

The Clare FM Radio Auction is back next month. The auction, in association with Ennis Lions Club, will take place on the 17th of October. This year’s beneficiary will be St. Clare’s School. Ed ...

Lucille C. Galipeau, 91, formerly of Manville Hill Road in Cumberland, passed away on Sept. 24, 2025, at St. Antoine Residence. She was the wife of the late Leonel Galipeau. Born in Woonsocket, she ...

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Dan Brown is back with another Robert Langdon adventure, the first in almost a decade. Our hero is in Prague with his new love interest, the renowned academic Katherine Soloman. The action mostly ...