Rome: Novena of the Immaculate Conception at the Basilica of the Twelve Holy Apostles
The origin of the traditional novena honoring the Immaculate Virgin dates back to Pope Sixtus IV (1471-1484), a member of the Della Rovere family....
Greccio and the Fruits of the Dark Night of St. Francis
In his book “Greccio and the Fruits of the Dark Night of St. Francis” (Messaggero Padova Press), available in Italian and Polish, Friar Zdzisław...
The Altar of Philip and James and the Mosaic Floor Rewrite the History of...
During the afternoon of December 2, 2023, the Basilica of the Twelve Holy Apostles hosted a large audience of religious and lay people, including...
Greccio Christmas Indulgence
Prot. N. 35/2023
November 18, 2023
To the Brothers and Sisters of the Franciscan Family,
A few weeks ago, it was announced to you all that the...
A Fresh Perspective on St. Maximilian M. Kolbe in the Last Volume of the...
On Tuesday, December 5, 2023, the third and final volume of the Writings of Kolbe (Edizioni Messaggero Sant’Antonio di Padova Publishing) was presented in...
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...