18 Jan Letter of the General Minister on the 800th Anniversary of the Encounter between St. Francis and Sultan al-Malik al-Kāmil
Eight hundred years ago, our Seraphic Father St. Francis set sail for Egypt, finally fulfilling...
16 Jan Letter to the Custody in Morocco on the Feast of the Holy Martyrs of Marrakech
My dear Brother Custos, Br. Manuel, and all the Brothers of the Custody in Morocco, May peace...
02 Jan Message of the Minister General for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2019
“Justice and only justice you shall pursue (Dt 16:20)” is the theme that the Christian...
18 Dec Christmas Letter of the Minister General 2018
Out of infinite love God desired to assume our human nature with all that this...
03 Dec Message of the Minister General for World AIDS Day 2018
My dear brother of the Order, members of the Franciscan family, and friends, May the Lord...
29 Sep Letter for the Feast of St. Francis 2018: Walking the Road with Young People
The Solemnity of our Seraphic Father, Saint Francis of Assisi, happily coincides with the beginning...
03 Aug Feast of St. Clare 2018: Letter of the Minister General
Dearest sisters, Last year I offered you some reflections based on the words that guided...
02 Aug Moving from the celebration of the PCO to the production of the Final Document
Letter from the Minister General and the Definitory to all the friars: Moving from the celebration...
29 Mar Their eyes were opened, and they recognized him | Easter Letter of the Minister General 2018
Dear brothers, May the presence of the Risen Lord bring you joy! This year the...
22 Dec Message of the Minister General for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2018
My dear brothers of the Order of Friars Minor, and all brothers, sisters and friends of...