A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

ASSISI

Sun, 19 Nov '23
St. Francis of ___
Mon, 3 Apr '23
St. Francis' home
Sun, 6 Mar '22
Home of St. Clare
Fri, 24 Dec '21
Noted basilica town
Sun, 3 Oct '21
Birthplace of the Franciscan order