In 1212, he helped establish a second order for women, called the Poor Ladies of San Damiano, later known as the Poor Clares, led by St Clare ... as a saint. Francis was declared the patron ...

who made him the patron saint of the Order of the Garter in 1348. The red cross of St George became a national symbol, still seen on England's flag today. Modern-Day Celebrations While it's no ...

The story became a powerful symbol of good triumphing over evil. How the Tradition Grew St George’s popularity in England grew over time, especially during the reign of King Edward III, who made him ...

Observed every year on April 23, St George's Day is marked to honour Saint George, the patron saint of England. Morris dancing, the red cross on flags, and performances of knights who once slayed a ...

It's fitting this report was published on St George's Day. St George is a perfect patron saint for the angry far-right English ... in questionable dealings during the PPE scandal. It is a symbol of ...

New York Attorney General Letita James has secured what she calls a big win for St. Clare’s pensioners. James announced ...

SCHENECTADY — St. Clare’s pensioners who lost their retirement savings in 2019 faced the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany on Thursday in state Supreme Court in Schenectady County. The ...

The patron saint of the late pontiff, St. George, is credited with protecting the papacy and is also known as an intercessor in the fight against evil. Pope Francis was known to take every ...

The St. Paul Saints, Triple-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins, have had absurdly poor luck with weather so far this season. They had a doubleheader completely rained out on Saturday in Columbus ...

Who was Carlo Acutis? St. Catherine's Church in Mountain Lakes will host a show designed by the Italian teen, who will be the first millennial saint.

St George's Day celebrations have been taking place across the region, to celebrate the patron saint of England. In Nottingham, the day was marked with what's considered to be the biggest England ...