Tag: Franciscan Centenary
The International Center of the M.I. Venerates the Mortal Remains of...
On Sunday, March 1, 2026, the members of the International Center of the Militia of the Immaculata (M.I.) made a pilgrimage to Assisi, to...
Venerating the Relics of St. Francis: 100,000 Pilgrims in the First Week
Since the conclusion of the first week of the public exposition of the mortal remains of St. Francis, (February 21 to March 1, 2026),...
His Body Made Visible: The Exposition of St. Francis – Between...
Eight hundred years after the death of St. Francis of Assisi (1226–2026), his body has been made visible to us again―not as an object...
Two New Franciscan Pilgrimages for 2026
As we begin the 800th anniversary of the Easter (Transitus) of St. Francis, the Order’s JPIC Office and FranciscanVoice.org invites you to journey into...
The 7th and 8ᵗʰ Centenaries of the Death of St. Francis:...
With the opening of the eighth centenary of St. Francis’ passing into heaven, Franciscan communities worldwide are seeing a notable rise in initiatives and...
Special Year of St. Francis: Pope’s Greeting to Franciscan Family and...
On Saturday, January 10, 2026, the Assembly of the Franciscan Family received a warm and fraternal greeting from Pope Leo XIV on the occasion...
Opening of the Franciscan Jubilee Year in Istanbul
On January 10, 2026, the Franciscan Jubilee Year opened as part of the celebrations marking the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis...
A Year of Grace in the Footsteps of St. Francis: Pope...
By decree of the Apostolic Penitentiary issued January 10, 2026, at the behest of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, the Church has proclaimed a...
A Seed for Eternal Life: Ministers General Issue Letter to Open...
On January 10, 2026, the 8th Centenary of the Transitus of St. Francis of Assisi (1226–2026), was officially opened. The ceremony took place In...
Opening of the 800ᵗʰ Anniversary of the Transitus of St. Francis...
The 800thanniversary celebrations will officially begin on January 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
The opening ceremony will be broadcast live from the Porziuncola Chapel in...
South Korea: Academic Symposium for the 800th Anniversary of the Transitus of St. Francis
On October 2 and 5, 2026, the friars of the Province of St. Maximilian M. Kolbe in South Korea organized an academic symposium to...
Czech Republic: Celebrations for the 800th Anniversary of the Transitus of St. Francis
From October 2 to 4, 2026, the Conventual Franciscan friars of the Czech Republic, together with the entire Franciscan Family, commemorated the 800th anniversary...
“Brother Sun”: An App for Praying with and Learning about St. Francis
Eight hundred years after his transitus, St. Francis of Assisi continues to walk with us. Today, we can also find him on our smartphones,...
South Korea: Canticle of Brother Sun Project
On July 10, 2026, members of the Franciscan Family and young musicians came together to film a music video as part of the Canticle...
Custody of France-Belgium: A Week of Looking to the Future with Hope
From September 11 to 18, 2026, the friars of the Provincial Custody of St. Bonaventure in France-Belgium, accompanied by the Custodial Commissioner, gathered at...