Tag: Pope Francis
“Querida Amazonía” and Our Order
On February 12, 2020, Pope Francis’ post-synodal Apostolic Exhortation “Querida Amazonía” >>> was released at the Vatican, in the John Paull II Hall of...
The First “Sunday of the Word of God” and Franciscan Thought
On January 26, 2020, the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Church will celebrate the first "Sunday of the Word of God" as announced...
“This point is not negotiable”
As the meeting on safeguarding and protection of minors begins we, the Major Superiors of Religious Orders and Congregations around the world, unite in...
Rome: Pope Francis Blesses Altar for Niepokalanów
On August 29, 2018, Pope Francis greeted the Polish-speaking faithful during a General Audience in Rome: "I cordially welcome the Polish pilgrims,” the Pope...
Rome: Pope Visits Prison
On Holy Thursday, March 29, 2018, Pope Francis visited the Regina Coeli prison in Rome and celebrated the “Last Supper” Mass. During the Mass,...
Vatican: “24 Hours for the Lord”
On Friday, March 9, 2018, a penitential liturgy took place, along with the Sacrament of Reconciliation, at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. The...
Karşıyaka – Izmir: Conventual Franciscans Return to the Parish of St. Helena
Sunday, April 14, 2024, was a day of great significance for the faithful in the Karşıyaka District of Izmir, Turkey. It was the day...
Sicily-Calabria: Fraternal Assembly
On April 15-16, 2024, the friars of the Italian Province of the Immaculate Conception (Sicily-Calabria) conducted a Fraternal Assembly under the title: “For a...
30th Anniversary of the Founding of the Franciscan Publishing House in Russia
On April 7, 2024, the friars of the Russian General Custody of St. Francis of Assisi celebrated the thirtieth anniversary of the founding of...
11th Ordinary Provincial Chapter of the Province of Gdańsk
On April 8-12, 2024, the Province of St. Maximilian M. Kolbe in Poland (Gdańsk) conducted its eleventh Ordinary Chapter. The Chapter was held at...
India: Priestly Ordinations and First Masses
In April of 2024, God blessed the Conventual Franciscan Province of St. Maximilian M. Kolbe in India with an abundance of new priests. On...