From the 21st-26th October, the International Congress "Franciscans in Hispanic America: Revision and Interpretation of the Legacy of the Twelve Apostles of Mexico" will be held in Spain. 5 days of talks to analyze the historical journey of the 12 friars of the Belvís de Monroy convent in Extremadura who arrived in Mexico 500 years ago, pioneers of the spread of Christianity in the so-called "New Spain" of the time and defenders of respect for the rights of Native Americans. They spread Franciscan values, leaving behind their humanizing action, which is still fully valid as an inspiring principle of human rights policies in Latin America.
The Congress, organized by the European and Ibero-American Foundation of Yuste (FAEIY) and the Royal Academy of Extremadura of Letters and Arts (RAEX), aims to bear witness to the work of the Twelve Apostles of Mexico, whose action today stands as a model of universal humanism, in defense of equality and human dignity.
The Congress is divided into two phases: in Guadalupe (21st and 22nd October) to enhance the Twelve Apostles and their direct action in New Spain; in Cáceres (24th and 25th October) and Belvís de Monroy (26th October) to highlight the rich legacy they left behind.
It will be possible to participate in the Congress both in person and remotely; registration is free and compulsory and must be completed by the 11th October at this link.
Scarica il programma del Congresso (Español)