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The Italian Episcopal Conference published the homily by Bishop Baturi for First Vespers of the Transitus of St Francis, the observance marking the saint's death. The text draws attention around the October 3 feast, when churches across Italy and beyond commemorate Francis of Assisi, with faithful and clergy sharing reflections on his legacy of poverty, peace and care for creation.
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Catholics around the world are marking the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, held each year on 4 October. The day honours the 13th-century friar known for his devotion to poverty, humility and care for animals and nature. Many parishes hold blessings of pets, and the date is also linked to prayers for peace and environmental protection.
- 3Cardinals linked to possible free agent target JP CrawfordβΌPossible free agent target for St. Louis Cardinals: JP Crawford DETROIT, MICHIGAN - OCTOBER 07: J.P. Crawford #3 of the
Discussion is underway about J.P. Crawford as a possible free agent target for the St. Louis Cardinals. The Seattle Mariners shortstop drew attention after hitting a solo home run against the Detroit Tigers in game three of the American League playoff series in Detroit on October 7. Fans are weighing what he could add to St. Louis if he becomes available.
- 4Episcopal churches hold animal blessings for St. Francis feast dayβΌEpiscopal churches bless animals on St. Francis of Assisiβs feast day
Episcopal churches are holding blessings of animals to mark the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the 13th-century saint known for his love of creation. The tradition, popular across Episcopal congregations, invites pet owners to bring animals for blessing services around October 4. Reports highlight services featuring dogs, cats and other pets as congregations honor the patron saint of animals and ecology.
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Italy is marking the feast of St Francis of Assisi, the country's patron saint, on October 4. Unlike recent years, the date falls on a national holiday, and the metalworkers' union Fiom-Cgil is highlighting that workers should see the festivity paid in their monthly pay packet, drawing attention to how the 'Santo' benefits employees' wages this time around.
- 6Philippine priests bless pets for St. Francis feastβΌWagging tails fill a Philippine church where priests bless pets for St. Francis feast
Pet owners brought dogs, cats and other animals to a church in the Philippines, where priests performed blessings to mark the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the Catholic patron saint of animals. Wagging tails and jingling collars filled the pews as the annual tradition drew families seeking blessings for their pets, a warm image of faith blending with everyday devotion that has been picked up by international outlets.
- 7Churches hold blessing of the animals for St. Francis feast dayβΌIn Photos: Churches celebrate St. Francis of Assisi with blessing of the animals
Churches are marking the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi with traditional blessings of animals, and photo galleries show pets and other creatures brought to services for the ritual. The practice honours the 13th-century saint known for his love of animals and nature, and congregations across different denominations take part each October.
- 8Gathering of Gardeners relocates to St. Bede's for October garden fairβGathering of Gardeners moves to St. Bede's for Oct. 24 garden fair
The Gathering of Gardeners will hold its garden fair on October 24 at a new venue, St. Bede's. Organisers have moved the event to the new location, and the fair is expected to bring together gardening enthusiasts for the autumn date. Further details about programmes or participants have not been announced.
- 9Assisi marks 800 years since death of St. FrancisβJubilee in Italy: Assisi is marking 800 years since the death of St. Francis. Thousands of pilgrims gathered at the Porz
Assisi is commemorating 800 years since the death of St. Francis, with thousands of pilgrims gathering at the Porziuncola for the Transitus ceremony marking his passing. Cardinal Matteo Zuppi and Italian President Sergio Mattarella attended the Feast Day Mass on October 4, a highlight of the jubilee year in the Umbrian town.
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Catholic dioceses are announcing that World Mission Sunday 2026 will be observed on October 18. The annual observance, marked in churches worldwide, supports missionary work and encourages prayers and donations for mission territories. Diocesan communications, including that of Kansas City-St. Joseph, are spreading word of the date as parishes begin planning for the coming year.
- 11Berkshire Bought Lennar Shares After Stock Cut, Sparking Debateβπ¬ Coming soon to CycleStack Is $LEN a Buy? (Oct '26) Berkshire Bought 9 of 10 Days After Lennar's Cut β Is the Thesis St
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway bought Lennar shares on nine of ten trading days following a cut in the homebuilder's stock, prompting debate over whether the bull thesis still holds. An upcoming market analysis scheduled for October 9 will examine whether Lennar is a buy heading into late 2026.
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The St Louis Blues are preparing to face the Colorado Avalanche on 3 October 2026, with betting sites publishing predictions, picks and odds ahead of the game. The fixture has drawn early attention as fans look at how the two Western Conference rivals stack up going into the new NHL season.
- 13AI Chatbots Assess Citi's $113,000 Bitcoin Price TargetβΌWe Asked ChatGPT, Claude and Grok If Citi's $113,000 Bitcoin Target Arrives Before October 2027
Citi analysts have set a $113,000 price target for Bitcoin, with a timeframe extending to before October 2027. A 24/7 Wall St. article says it asked the leading AI chatbots β ChatGPT, Claude and Grok β whether they think the target will be reached in time. The exercise reflects growing interest in using AI models to weigh in on major market forecasts.
- 14Aurora Science & Tech Faces St. John Paul the Great in VolleyballβΌAurora Science & Tech vs. St. John Paul the Great: Colorado High School Girls Volleyball, Oct. 16, 2026
Aurora Science & Tech is set to take on St. John Paul the Great in a Colorado high school girls volleyball matchup scheduled for October 16, 2026. The fixture is listed by CHSAANow, the outlet covering Colorado high school sports. Fans are following the matchup as part of the fall volleyball season schedule.
- 15Vatican Marks St. Francis of Assisi, Saint of the DayβSt. Francis of Assisi, Founder of the Franciscan Order, Patron of Italy - Information on the Saint of the Day - Vatican
Vatican News is highlighting St. Francis of Assisi as the saint of the day, presenting information on the 13th-century founder of the Franciscan Order and patron saint of Italy. The feature recalls his life of poverty, preaching and care for the poor, and his enduring role in Italian Catholic identity.
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A church in Marion held its annual blessing of pets, an event where animals are brought by their owners to receive a blessing. The ceremony is part of a tradition honoring St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals, typically held around his feast day in early October. Local coverage highlighted the congregation gathering with dogs, cats and other pets for the service.
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October 4, the feast day of St Francis of Assisi, is a national holiday in Italy, and coverage is focusing on what it means for workers' pay. La Repubblica explains how much salaries increase when the holiday falls on a Sunday, a question that matters this year. St Francis, patron saint of Italy and of animals, is commemorated annually on that date.
- 18Yankees rookies Jones and Lombard grow together in first postseasonβJones, Lombard learning (and growing) together on baseball's biggest stage https://www. mlb.com/news/spencer-jones-geo r
Yankees prospects Spencer Jones and George Lombard Jr. are experiencing the postseason for the first time, learning and developing together on baseball's biggest stage. MLB.com reports from St. Petersburg on how the two young players are adjusting to playoff baseball, with the pair seen as key parts of the franchise's future as they navigate the intensity of October.
- 19Assisi marks 800 years since death of St. FrancisβJubilee in Italy: Assisi marked 800 years since the death of St. Francis. Thousands of pilgrims gathered at the Porziunc
Assisi has commemorated the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis, with thousands of pilgrims gathering at the Porziuncola for the Transitus ceremony marking his passing. Cardinal Matteo Zuppi and Italian President Sergio Mattarella attended the Feast Day Mass on October 4. The commemorations fall within the current Jubilee year, drawing large crowds of faithful to the Umbrian town.
- 20Italy marks St Francis of Assisi Day as national holidayβHoy, 4 de Octubre, Italia celebra la Festa di San Francesco d'Assisi ("DΓa de San Francisco de AsΓs") . Discurso de Gior
Italy celebrates the Feast of St Francis of Assisi on 4 October, a date that returned to the national holiday calendar in 2025 after nearly half a century. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni delivered a speech marking the re-introduction of the feast, which honours the patron saint of Italy and animals. The reinstatement of the date is drawing wide attention across the country.
- 21Feast of St. Francis of Assisi Marked on October 4βΌToday, October 4 is the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals and the environment. π
October 4 is the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the Catholic saint best known as the patron of animals and the environment. Many communities mark the day with blessings of pets and animals, and it is often linked to reflections on care for creation. The date draws attention each year among Christians and environmental advocates alike.
- 22SCSU professor to lecture on Iran war at Atwood CenterβΌSCSU professor to speak on Iran war at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, in Atwood Center
A St. Cloud State University professor is scheduled to give a talk about the war involving Iran at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 6, at the Atwood Center on campus. The event offers students and the local community a chance to hear expert analysis of the conflict. No further details about the speaker or topic were provided.
- 23How to watch Blues vs. Avalanche on October 3βHow to watch Blues vs. Avalanche: TV channel and streaming options for October 3 https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/765598
The St. Louis Blues face the Colorado Avalanche in an NHL game on October 3, and outlets are publishing guides on where to follow the matchup. Coverage lists the TV channel carrying the game and the streaming services offering live access. It is part of the usual pre-season hockey coverage as fans look for ways to watch the season's games.
- 24Postseason baseball returns to repaired Tropicana FieldβFrom torn roof to roaring crowd: October returns to the Trop
Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, is hosting playoff baseball again after the hurricane-damaged roof of the domed stadium was repaired. Major League Baseball highlighted the comeback with 'From torn roof to roaring crowd: October returns to the Trop,' drawing attention to the ballpark's recovery and the return of October crowds to a venue that spent months sidelined.