László Batthyány-Strattmann was born on October 28, 1870, in Dunakiliti, Hungary, the sixth child of a family of ancient Hungarian nobility. In 1876, the family moved to Kittsee-Köpcseny in present-day Austria due to the constant threat of flooding on the Danube. When László was twelve, he lost his mother, who died at the age of … January 2026: Blessed László Batthyány-Strattmann (1870-1931) Read More »...

The 800th anniversary of the Transitus of St. Francis will open on January 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. with a live broadcast from the Porziuncola Chapel in Assisi. The Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels, which houses both the Porziuncola and the Chapel of the Transitus, will serve as the centre of the celebrations. … Year of Transitus opens with live broadcast Jan. 10 Read More »...

This latest issue of 2025 puts the spotlight on: • the European Congress. • The OFM Chapter of Mats. • The Icon pilgrimage across Europe. • Building bridges with non-Christians. • The Poor Clares of Cortona. • And much more...

KOINÕNIA – 04 – 2025: Forgiveness: an act that praises God...

Christmas greetings from Minister General Tibor Kauser, OFS Auguri di Natale dal Ministro Generale Tibor Kauser, OFS...