Meeting of the Conventual Franciscan Bishops
The Order currently has twenty-five archbishops and bishops serving around the world. It also has two cardinals. They were created during the last two...
Letter from Pope Francis to the Members of the Franciscan Family
TO THE MEMBERS
OF THE FRANCISCAN FAMILY
Dear Brothers and Sisters,
It is with joy in my heart that I wish to send you my best wishes...
Celebrating the 800th Anniversary of the Confirmation of the Later Rule
Participation via Streaming
On November 29, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. (Italian time), the 800th anniversary of the confirmation of the Later Rule will be celebrated...
800 YEARS OF LIVING THE GOSPEL
On November 29, 2023, members of the Franciscan Family will gather in Rome.
November 29, 2023, will mark exactly 800 years since the Later Rule...
Transitions in Franciscans International
On November 7-10, 2023, the members of the Board of Directors of Franciscans International (FI) met in Geneva, Switzerland, for their second in-person meeting...
Rome: Invitation to the Celebration of the 800th Anniversary of the Later Rule
Committee of the Franciscan Family for the Franciscan Centenary
Rome, November 11, 2023
To the leaders of the Franciscan fraternities
and to all the brothers and sisters...
To Serve the Lord by Loving the Church
An Interview with His Eminence
Cardinal François-Xavier BUSTILLO, OFM Conv.
– After the Angelus on Sunday, July 9, 2023, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican,...
Fraternus Nuntius Issue No. 3 – 2023
The third issue of Fraternus Nuntius for 2023 is now available. It contains documents and news of our Order covering July, August and September.
After...
Seraphicum: Inauguration of the 2023-24 Academic Year
On Monday, October 16, 2023 at 5:00 p.m., the Pontifical Theological Faculty of St. Bonaventure (Seraphicum) in Rome celebrated the inauguration of its 2023-24...
Assisi: Solemnity of St. Francis 2023
On October 4, 2023, the Solemnity of St. Francis of Assisi, another Region of Italy, this year Valle d’Aosta, was once again invited to...