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A Vision of Inclusivity

Bishops around the United States began issuing tributes to Pope Francis soon after the news of his death on April 21, 2025. Pope Francis was 88 and in the 13th…

Preaching to the Birds

This year is the 800th anniversary of Saint Francis' composition of The Canticle of the Creatures. The inauguration of this anniversary took place in Assisi on January 11, 2025. (Learn more…

At a school in Kenya, Friar Michael Lasky gives an introduction to Franciscan prayer as a means of engaging in JPIC work.

Beyond Tree Planting

A New Vision for JPIC in Kenya JPIC in Kenya is expanding beyond tree planting in schools and parishes to include ministry at a prison with child inmates and visits…

Saint Marianne Cope

January 23 is the feast day for Saint Marianne Cope. She is the first Franciscan woman from North America to be canonized and the 11th American to be recognized as…

Living and Singing the Canticle

The inauguration of the 800th anniversary of the composition of the Canticle of the Creatures took place in Assisi on January 11, 2025. The day began with a prayer session…

Continuing Formation in Chicago

The Fragrance of the Gospel One of Pope Francis’ most striking expressions was addressed to priests: “Be shepherds, with the odor of sheep” (Chrism Mass, March 28, 2013). It is…