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Franciscans join Vatican’s Laudato Si’ Week
With the slogan, “we know that things can change” (LS 13), a new version of Laudato Si’ Week will be celebrated between May 16 and 24, 2021, to commemorate once again the anniversary of the publication of this encyclical. Laudato Si’ Week is an initiative sponsored by...
Laudato Si’ Week 2021 to feature Cardinals, Catholic leaders, world-renowned speakers and authors
Rome, 10 May 2021 Vatican experts on Laudato Si’ among speakers during 16-25 May celebration Laudato Si’ Week 2021 will feature a diverse lineup of Catholic leaders from across the globe, as well as world-renowned speakers and authors as the world’s 1.3 billion...
Fraternitas 05.2021 (No. 288)
The May 2021 edition of ‘Fraternitas’ is now online and can be downloaded in several languages. PDF: English – Español – Italiano – Deutsch – Français – Hrvatski – Polski – Português DOC: English – Español – Italiano – Deutsch...
Nagasaki project! What is it?
Nagasaki Project is an International Franciscan Community of Peace, whose basic concept is to spread and promote lasting peace in the city of Nagasaki and the world. It was first thought by former Minister General José Rodríguez Carballo, OFM when he visited Nagasaki...
Fraternitas 04.2021 (No. 287)
The April 2021 edition of ‘Fraternitas’ is now online and can be downloaded in several languages. PDF: English – Español – Italiano – Deutsch – Français – Hrvatski – Polski – Português DOC: English – Español – Italiano – Deutsch...
The Message of the Empty Tomb | Easter Letter of the Minister General 2021
The Message of the Empty Tomb My dear Brothers, I take this solemn occasion to wish each of you a very blessed and holy Easter! As we heard in the Easter Gospel from St. John (Cf. Jn 20:1-9), three friends and followers of Jesus had three very different experiences of...
Global Catholic Climate Movement & JPIC: Common collaboration of faith and actions
In an effort to promote ecological conversion and spread the message of Laudato Si’ in the Church, the Global Catholic Climate Movement (GCCM) has collaborated closely with the Office of Justice and Peace and Integrity of Creation of the Order of Friars Minor General...
Saint Francis and Dante in Pope Francis’ Apostolic Letter “Candor lucis aeternae”
Pope Francis’ Apostolic Letter “Candor lucis aeternae“, published 25 March 2021, marking the 700th anniversary of the death of the poet, Dante Alighieri, dedicates a part of the text to Saint Francis of Assisi: Francis, the spouse of Lady Poverty In the pure white...
Laudato Si’: from celebration to action | A Project of the Museum for the United Nations – UN Live
The project “Laudato Si’: from celebration to action” is an initiative by the Museum for the United Nations – UN Live, in partnership with the Colombian Episcopal Conference (CEC) and the Franciscan General Office for Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation...
Serving on the Board of Franciscans International
The Board of Directors of Franciscans International is a hard-working group, representing most of the Franciscans around the world, all of whom are members of the six Catholic Franciscan orders and the Anglican Society of St. Francis.
Towards the Laudato Si’ Action Platform
Celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Laudato Si’ Encyclical (24 May 2020), Pope Francis declared a special anniversary year, and the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development presented the proposed “Laudato Si’ Action Platform” (PDF: English – Español –...
Urgent Appeal to the United Nations and the International Community for the situation in Myanmar
His Excellency Mr. António Guterres Secretary General United Nations Headquarters New York, NY 10017 United States Rome, March 12, 2021 Dear Secretary General Guterres, In the words of St. Francis of Assisi, May the Lord give you peace! I write to you today in my...
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Franciscan-hearted People Invited to Join Laudato Si’ Action Platform
The Laudato Si’ Action Platform, the Church-wide journey launched by the Vatican to bring the teaching from Laudato Si and Fratelli Tutti to transform our world, is now open for registration.
Franciscan Leadership Commits to Vatican’s Laudato Si’ Action Platform
As the leadership for the Franciscan friars in the United States, we humbly and publicly accept the invitation of Pope Francis to commit to the Laudato Si’ Action Platform.
Novices to Make Simple Vows July 2
Join us on YouTube to watch the US Franciscan novices make their first vows on July 2, 2021 at 2 pm PDT at Old Mission Santa Barbara.
General Chapter 2021
From 3 to 18 July 2021, the General Chapter of the Order of Friars Minor will be held in Rome, with the theme of Renewing Our Vision, Embracing Our Future. The 118 Capitulars who are expected at this celebration of our worldwide brotherhood will gather at the Capuchin...
Fraternitas 06.2021 (No. 289)
The June 2021 edition of ‘Fraternitas’ is now online and can be downloaded in several languages. PDF: English – Español – Italiano – Deutsch – Français – Hrvatski – Polski – Português DOC: English – Español – Italiano – Deutsch...
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