For St. Francis of Assisi, following Christ meant imitating his humility and forsaking riches, power and status; the men who call themselves Franciscans today believe they are called to embrace the ...

The first day of the chapter also included a report summarizing input from Franciscans around the world about the order's "strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats." After a day of spiritual ...

Today, we celebrate the feast day of St. Bonaventure — a saint sometimes referred to as the “second founder of the Franciscans.” I grew up in a parish served by Franciscan priests, so I’ve always had ...

Ineffective budgetary oversight and “questionable” financial activities have plunged the Order of Friars Minor into significant debt and an extremely serious financial situation, its minister general ...

A woman holds her dog as Franciscan Father Patrick Tuttle, pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Greenville, S.C., celebrates the annual pet blessing in October 2019. (Credit: CNS photo/courtesy St ...