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With the words quote above, Francis prepared the friars for life after his death, which followed not long after this quote. 'I Have Done What Is Mine to Do; May Christ Teach You Yours' Thursday, April 16, 2009

The International Chapter of Mats opened yesterday afternoon in a tent that is about 1.5 times the length of a football field and more than 50 yards wide.  There are several big screens inside the tent so that those in the back can see those who are speaking on the raised platform ... A Very Fraternal Experience Thursday, April 16, 2009

VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Some 1,800 Franciscan friars from all over the world were expected to converge on the Umbrian hill town of Assisi, Italy, to celebrate the 800th anniversary of papal approval of the Franciscan rule. Franciscans ready to celebrate 800th anniversary of order's founding Wednesday, April 15, 2009

VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Pope Benedict XVI remembered the late Cardinal Umberto Betti as a Franciscan who served the church with zeal, particularly as a theological expert at the Second Vatican Council and later as a consultant to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Pope Benedict mourns passing of Franciscan cardinal Sunday, April 05, 2009

ROME (CNS)—On a state visit to Italy, Pope Benedict XVI said the state has no reason to fear the Church's contributions on social and moral issues. Pope: Church today working toward goals of St. Francis Thursday, April 02, 2009

SAN FRANCISCO (CNS)—A rock-for-rock, stone-for-stone, fresco-for-fresco replica of St. Francis of Assisi's tiny Porziuncola church near Assisi, Italy, now graces a building adjoining the National Shrine of St. Francis of Assisi in San Francisco. 'Stone-for-stone' Porziuncola reproduction erected Thursday, April 02, 2009

NEW YORK (CNS)—The year 2009 will mark a significant milestone in the long history of the Franciscan spiritual community: the 800th anniversary of this now-worldwide movement's initial endorsement by the highest authority in the Church, the powerful and far-seeing pope of St. Francis' day, Innocent III. ‘Assisi Pilgrimage’ documentary fetes Franciscan founders Thursday, April 02, 2009

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (CNS)—For the past few years the Franciscan friars and sisters in Syracuse have been conducting peace vigils to remind people in the community there is an alternative to violence. Franciscan hold peace vigils to promote nonviolence Thursday, April 02, 2009

OAKLAND, Calif. (CNS)—Thirteen-year-old Jennifer Sekar doesn't drive and she wanted to make sure no one else did either, at least for one day last year. Teen proposes no-drive day for feast of St. Francis Thursday, April 02, 2009

SAN FRANCISCO (CNS)—Two Franciscan friars from Assisi, Italy, came to San Francisco in April bearing a rare gift for the city and the archdiocese: a small rock from the Porziuncola, the stone chapel built by St. Francis of Assisi and his early followers more than 800 years ago. Ancient rock touched by St. Francis donated to shrine Thursday, April 02, 2009

ASSISI, Italy (CNS)—Assisi—the birthplace of St. Francis, saint of the poor—has instituted a ban on begging. Assisi, home of St. Francis, institutes ban on begging Thursday, April 02, 2009

SANTA FE, N.M. (CNS)—Little did the Spanish conquistadors and Franciscans who came to what is now New Mexico in 1625 realize that the same wooden statue of Mary they brought with them to help instill the Catholic faith would still be a symbol of love and devotion today. Statue brought by conquistadors still inspires Catholics Thursday, April 02, 2009

UNITED NATIONS (CNS)—Personal awareness and local action are critical elements in addressing global climate change, according to speakers at a Sept. 5-7 conference at the United Nations on "Climate Change: How It Impacts Us All." Catholic college brings Franciscan vision to U.N. climate conference Thursday, April 02, 2009

PORTLAND, Ore. (CNS)—Discouraged by developments in Iraq, a committee at one Portland Catholic parish is about to launch a faith-based initiative toward peaceful resolutions. Parish revives Assisi pledge against violence, war Thursday, April 02, 2009

WASHINGTON (CNS)—Since 1899, a Franciscan monastery in the Brookland neighborhood of Washington has been a popular stop for pilgrims who want a glimpse of the Holy Land. D.C. Franciscan monastery offers glimpse of Holy Land Thursday, April 02, 2009

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