Sources on Saint Francis of Assisi
by Various
Born in Assisi, Italy in 1181, Francesco Bernadone has continued to influence Christians and non-Christians alike. The following are some of Petersnet's featured documents on this wonderful saint:
Biographies of St. Francis of Assisi
Short Biography of St. Francis of Assisi
Saint Francis of Assisi, a biography
Writings of St. Francis of Assisi
Papal Teachings on St. Francis of Assisi
Mira circa nos
Bull of Canonization by Pope Gregory IX, August 14, 1228
Auspicato Concessum (On St. Francis of Assisi)
Encyclical of Pope Leo XIII promulgated on September 17, 1882.
Sacra Propediem (On the Third Order of St. Francis)
Encyclical of Pope Benedict XV promulgated on January 6, 1921
Rite expiatis (On St. Francis of Assisi)
Encyclical promulgated by Pope Pius XI on April 13, 1926.
Meditations on St. Francis of Assisi
Meditation for the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi
Pope Blessed John XXIII
Homily on St. Francis of Assisi
Pope John Paul II, March 12, 1982
Homily on St. Francis of Assisi
Pope John Paul II, September 17, 1993
Splendor of the Church
Alan Schreck, Immaculata Magazine
A beautiful reflection on the Incarnation with reference to the spirituality of St. Francis of Assisi.
Francis As the Model of Authentic Church Reform
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap.