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PHOTOS: La Verna in Tuscany marks 800th anniversary of St. Francis’ stigmata
Crowds gathered on Sept, 17 in the Casentino Valley in Italy for the 800th anniversary celebration of St. Francis of... Read more
The first Mexican-born martyr: a castaway friar who was crucified in Japan
Only 25 when he was killed, San Felipe de Jesus — St. Philip of Jesus — is celebrated Feb. 5... Read more
Catholic volunteer killed on way home from adoration was ‘old soul’
Ryan Realbuto, 23, was shot and killed in an attempted robbery on Jan. 18 while walking home from a Holy... Read more
Catholics can receive a plenary indulgence by praying before a Nativity scene
From Dec. 8 until Feb. 2, Catholics will be able to receive a plenary indulgence by praying before a Nativity... Read more
Franciscans return to Walter Reed after contract controversy resolved
The friars’ longtime ministry was interrupted when their contract for pastoral services expired on March 31, just before Holy Week. Read more
Carmelite priest arrested, others accused in Bolivia on sex abuse charges
In the midst of allegations of sexual abuse against Jesuit priests in Bolivia, a Carmelite priest was arrested recently by... Read more
Walter Reed military hospital says new Catholic pastoral care contract under review
The Maryland medical center was sharply criticized by Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio for not renewing its contract with a local... Read more
‘Miracle’ caught on video: Priest escapes unharmed when SUV hurdles his car
Something extraordinary happened to Father John Bok as he was heading to Mass on the feast of the Guardian Angels. Read more
St. Anthony of Padua relics to visit Kansas City — and one will stay
Several parishes in Kansas City, Missouri, are set to host traveling relics of St. Anthony of Padua this weekend. Read more
Meet the friars who have been praying to St. Anthony daily for 100 years
June 13 is the feast day of St. Anthony of Padua. Read more
Meet the Franciscan sisters who live (and pray) across the street from an abortion clinic
The mission of Our Lady of Guadalupe Convent is “to provide a place of prayer and hospitality for pilgrims to... Read more
Boy who embraced pope during WYD in Rio is now a young man discerning religious life
During World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro, in 2013, a boy made his way through the crowd to hug... Read more
Pope Francis asks Secular Franciscans to take St. Francis’ path of conversion
Secular Franciscan Order is holding its general chapter in Rome. Read more
Pope Francis to Friars Minor: Seek renewal amid declining numbers
Members of the Order of Friars Minor are meeting in Rome. Read more
Franciscan order elects 121st successor of St. Francis of Assisi
Fr. Massimo Fusarelli takes over from U.S. Franciscan Fr. Michael Perry. Read more
Pope Francis meets Poor Clare nuns whose monastery was destroyed in 2009 earthquake
Pope Francis on Monday met with a community of Poor Clare nuns, whose abbess died when the roof of their... Read more
‘I will die with them and for them’: Franciscan friar who survived Syrian War dies of COVID-19
When asked by his superior if he wanted to leave Aleppo during the Syrian Civil War, Fr. Edward Tamer replied... Read more
Franciscans of Assisi report 18 coronavirus cases
While Assisi was largely sheltered from a major coronavirus outbreak during Italy’s lockdown, ten Franciscan friars and eight novices at... Read more
Will the real St. Francis please stand up?
St. Francis of Assisi is widely known for his life of poverty and love of creation. But there’s a lesser-known... Read more
Why this Franciscan nun is about to run her 10th marathon
Sr. Stephanie Baliga is about to run her tenth marathon. Here's why. Read more
