Read stories attesting to St. Francis' love of nature and animals, and learn about the life of the patron saint of ecologists.

Presents a biography of the patron saint of animals and ecology. Send a pet e-blessing.

Features an entry on the founder of the Franciscan Order, who was born at Assisi in Umbria.

Find an illustrated excerpt from G.K. Chesterton's book "St. Francis of Assisi."

Features a collection of documents about St. Francis and the Order of Friars Minor.

Find excerpts from "The First and Second Lives of St. Francis" by Thomas of Celano, with commentary by David Burr.

Read stories detailing St. Francis of Assisi's miracles and piety.

Biography of this humble servant of the Christ includes a quote from Dante's "Paradiso," in which Aquinas profiles Francis' life.

Read about this Christian leader from thirteenth century Italy and the order that he founded, the Franciscans.

Read a lengthy essay on St. Francis and his early followers by Johannes Jorgensen.

Offers an article about St. Francis receiving the stigmata by Felix Timmermans.

Biography by Sanderson Beck is from a dedication to the "great peacemakers."

Learn how to join this Web ring dedicated to the Italian saint.