Interview with Friar Carlos A. TROVARELLI on the 2023-2026 Franciscan Centenaries
On January 11, 2025, the inauguration of the 800th anniversary of the composition of the Canticle of the Creatures took place in Assisi, marked...
Opening of the 8th Centenary of the Canticle of the Creatures (1225-2025)
The official launch of the 800th anniversary of St. Francis composing the Canticle of the Creatures (also known as the Canticle of Brother Sun)...
Franciscan Wonder Celebrated in the Heart of Rome
On December 22, 2024, the Minister General, Friar Carlos Alberto TROVARELLI, together with a group of friars from the Friary of the Twelve Holy...
With Our Eyes Raised to Heaven An Interview with Cardinal Dominique MATHIEU, OFM Conv.
– During the Angelus on Sunday. October 6, 2024, in St. Peter’s Square in Rome, Pope Francis announced the appointment of twenty-one new cardinals....
Rome: Novena and Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception at Twelve Holy Apostles
Once again, in 2024, the traditional novena in preparation for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, was solemnly celebrated at...
New Fraternus Nuntius 3 – 2024
The year’s third issue of the Fraternus Nuntius newsletter is now available. It contains documents and news covering July, August and September of 2024.
The...
Rome: Friar Francesco CELESTINO Appointed Prefect of the 1st Prefecture
The Diocese of Rome is divided into four sectors (north, south, east, and west). Each sector is governed by an auxiliary bishop and organized...
Vatican: Friars of the Vatican Penitentiary Meet Pope Francis
On October 24, 2024, in recognition of the Conventual Franciscans’ 250th anniversary of service as penitentiaries at St. Peter’s Basilica, our friars were welcomed...
Rome: Friar Dominique J. MATHIEU to Be Made New Cardinal
During the Angelus on Sunday, October 6, 2024, Pope Francis announced the creation of twenty-one new cardinals for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception...
Online Polish Translation of the Writings of St. Francis
A new Conventual Franciscan website has been launched. It features an electronic version of the new Polish translation of the Writings of St. Francis....