26 Jan Celebration of the Antonianum University and the Grand Chancellor
“We are called upon to rethink together the dominant economic approach, thus involving the very...
19 Jan The Minister General celebrates the Feast of the Order’s Protomartyrs
“The Holy Protomartyrs of the Order fulfilled the desire for martyrdom of Francis, Clare and...
05 Jan The Minister General visits the Province of Sicily
“We are sinners but with a desire to walk with Jesus. We are poor, inconsistent...
01 Jan Minister General concludes visit to Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina
The Minister General’s Fraternal Visit to the four provinces of Croatia and Bosnia-Herzegovina ended with...
25 Dec CHRISTMAS DAY HOMILY – Greccio, 25 December 2021
The Minister General invites us to experience Christmas with the same joy as St Francis. The...
03 Dec Visit of the Minister General to the United States, in Waterford, Chicago, Manitowoc and Franklin
In these days before the feast of the Immaculate Conception, Br Massimo Fusarelli, accompanied by...
12 Nov Celebration at the Antonianum University in honor of Blessed John Duns Scotus
8-9 November 2021 the traditional Feast in honour of Blessed John Duns Scotus was held...
27 Oct Solemn entrance of the Minister General in Bethlehem
On October 23, in the wake of the Three Kings, Br. Massimo Fusarelli, the new Minister General of the Order of Friars Minor, made his solemn entrance into the city of Bethlehem. He brought with him the burning fire of the faith of St. Francis of Assisi and hope, despite the difficult conditions experienced by the local population. The bagpipes and brass instruments of the scouts preceded the procession of Brother Fusarelli. Many children and families from Bethlehem were waiting for him. Brother Fusarelli was welcomed in the square in front of the Basilica of the Nativity by the religious and civil authorities.
22 Oct VISIT TO THE HOLY LAND OF THE MINISTER GENERAL
The Minister General and the Vicar General are visiting the Holy Land, their first visit outside of Italy. These are days of meeting and opportunity for contacts, also ecumenical, for example with the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem, listening to the friars and visiting the works of the Custody. Our presence in this blessed land is very precious and an occasion to pray for peace among the peoples who inhabit it.Video
21 Oct Letter of the Minister General on the occasion OF THE WORLD DAY OF THE POOR.
Letter of the Minister General for the Vth World Day of the Poor and for...