Sexualized Violence: Abuse Study Reports Total Failure of Franciscans
A new study has revealed extensive sexual abuse within the Franciscan order in Germany, highlighting a historical pattern of concealment and a call for accountability.
Report submitted: More than 100 cases of abuse in the Franciscan order
A report has revealed over 100 cases of sexual abuse against minors within the Franciscan order in Germany since 1945, with calls for accountability and forgiveness from church leaders.
Relics of Saints Displayed for the First Time
The public in Assisi can now view the 800-year-old remains of Saint Francis of Assisi for the first time since his death in 1226.
Italy: St Francis of Assisi's bones on public display for first time
The bones of St Francis of Assisi are on public display in Italy for the first time, marking a significant anniversary for the Franciscan order.
The remains of Saint Francis of Assisi publicly displayed for the first time
The remains of Saint Francis of Assisi are being publicly displayed for the first time in honor of the 800th anniversary of his death.
'Golden Church': one year after the collapse, Franciscan Order seeks to raise funds for restoration
One year after the collapse of the Church of San Francisco of Assisi in Salvador, the Franciscan Order announced a fundraising campaign for its restoration, following an incident that resulted in the death of a 26-year-old tourist.
The First Franciscan Martyrs - Do You Know That Saint Anthony of Padua Became a Franciscan Because of Them?
This article discusses how the martyrdom of early Franciscans in Morocco influenced Saint Anthony of Padua's decision to join the Franciscan Order.