Articles on this issue "franciscans"
In a message to the newly elected Pontiff, Bishop Domenico Sorrentino of Assisi sent Pope Francis an affectionate and filial embrace as well as joyful greetings. “We are with you, dear Holy …
read moreFranciscan Father Cesare Cenci, whose research led to the rewriting of the history of the first decades of his congregation, died on Tuesday. Mass for the repose of his soul was celebrated …
read moreThe former major penitentiary is urging Christians to imitate the virtues of St. Francis and his followers, rejecting envy and malice while giving praise and thanks to God. Cardinal James …
read moreFranciscan friars are in Assisi for the order's 187th general chapter as they celebrate 800 years since St. Francis founded the group. In representation of 15,000 religious working in more …
read moreThe charism that God gave the Franciscans 800 years ago constitutes a gift for all humanity, says a Vatican spokesman. Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, director of the Vatican press office, …
read moreMore than 2,000 Franciscans will gather in Assisi next week, marking 800 years since the approval of St. Francis' Rule, as well as the first international general chapter the founder called. …
read moreTo understand the papacy of Benedict XVI, one should become familiar with his formation as a theologian, affirmed the publishers of Father Joseph Ratzinger's thesis on St. Bonaventure. This …
read moreBenedict XVI encouraged all Franciscans to walk in their founder's footsteps by responding to all of life's challenges with the Gospel. The Pope delivered this message Sunday to the General …
read moreBenedict XVI's visit to the tomb of St. Francis will be a pilgrimage that follows in the footsteps of the "little poor man of Assisi," says the local bishop. The Pope will arrive in the …
read moreBenedict XVI sent his greetings to a meeting of the Friars Minor of the Custody of the Holy Land, inviting them to announce the Gospel evermore effectively in Christ's homeland. A telegram …
read moreFather Marco Tasca of the Italian Province of St. Anthony of Padua was elected the 119th minister general of the Order of the Friars Minor Conventual. The 49-year-old Conventual Franciscan was …
read moreThe Order of Friars Minor Conventual convened their 199th general chapter, which will include a visit from Benedict XVI for a Mass marking the anniversary of St. Francis' conversion. About 100 …
read moreHere is address Father José Rodríguez Carballo, minister general of the Order of Friars Minor, delivered Nov. 19 at the opening of the International Congress of the Commissaries of the Holy …
read moreSome 150 Franciscan friars concluded an extraordinary general chapter that will serve to prepare the order for the celebration of its 800th anniversary in 2009. In the letter convoking the …
read moreFor the first time, a top superior of the Order of Friars Minor visited the Province of Vietnam, thanks to a special visa given by the Hanoi government. Franciscan Minister General, Father …
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