Saint Francis of Assisi, the first environmentalist

Why did Saint Francis of Assisi love nature and animals so much? What is the link between Franciscan poverty and concern for Creation? Dominique Lang, Assumptionist and journalist from Pèlerin, recalls the story of Francis, whom we celebrate on October 4, and his influence on the concerns of the last three popes… Why is Saint … Read more

Fra Marco Moroni: “Francis, a saint of his time who renewed the Church”

“The tradition of Italy is not to close, but to open up. That the light of the Saint of Assisi it does not represent only the unity of our country but of Europe, which gives light to those who live it darkness of war“. These are the words that the cardinal Matteo Zuppiarchbishop of Bologna … Read more

Readings, St. Francis and the Franciscans in a ‘breviary’ to be read every day

Saint FrancisPhoto: ofm.org By Caterina Maniaci ROME, September 30, 2022 / 6:00 PM (ACI Print) .- “Our Lord in those who love him to serve him well allows there to be some defects”. She affirmed it sto Giuseppe da Copertino. A wise thought drawn from experience which, however, constantly eludes us. “When will we be … Read more

Francis’ economy: the first capital of a society is spiritual

In his speech addressed Saturday, September 24 to the young participants of the event of “The Economy of Francis” in the Umbrian city of Assisi in Italy, Pope Francis highlighted “the urgency of reconstituting the spiritual capital”, which is “essential”, and which “generates a joie de vivre necessary for the economy”. Myriam Sandouno – Vatican … Read more

Homosexuality: what does Pope Francis really think?

Since the beginning of his pontificate, Pope Francis has made hospitality one of the doors of evangelization in the Catholic Church. Starting from the principle that one does not attract non-believers or crowds in spiritual search with lessons in doctrine, and considering that family and sexual morality had monopolized too much the institutional voice over … Read more

Pope Francis: “the old are not outcasts from whom to distance themselves, make an alliance between young and old” | AgenSIR

“Today in the increasingly rampant worldly mentality, old age not only seems to scare but also continually feeds the logic of waste. In fact, it is said, it is good for elderly people to stay together in structures specially designed for them and able to take care of them. Thus the world is distinguished between … Read more

Perdonanza 2022 and Pope Francis, the historical edition through the eyes of those who told it

Perdonanza 2022, the Pope, Claudio Baglioni, the parade, postcards from Piazza Duomo and Collemaggio. A memorable edition also thanks to those who told it. In the great organizational machine the work, behind the scenes, of the communication staff. When the Holy Door closes, the bubble returns to ‘home’, the extras undress and the boxes are … Read more