The pope’s special message to members of the Franciscan Family was read at St. John Lateran Basilica on the anniversary of the rule approved by Pope Honorious III on 29 November 1223. Pope Francis’ Letter to the Franciscan Family (PDF)
Invitation to the Lateran celebration of the Rule
The summer/autumn 2023 issue of Vox Franciscana is now available. This issue features: an update on the sanctuary where St Francis preached to the birds. a look at the CIOFS Presidency’s spring meeting. stories on the impact of war (visiting Ukraine, participating in a peace conference, Franciscan creative arts helping to overcome the trauma of …
Letter from Conference of the Franciscan Family
Dear OFS brothers and sisters, National Councils, Peace and Good, The Secretariat for Formation presents this “Thematic Guide for Formation Programs”. We hope that all national councils will pass this material on to our local fraternities and encourage its dissemination and implementation. Your brothers and sisters. CIOFS Formation Secretariat Thematic Guide for Formation Programs (2023) …
Koinonia issue number 2 of 2023 expands on the theme, “the Holy Gospel as the Rule of Life”. Koinonia 02 – 2023
