The Franciscan friars in Taiwan strengthen their mission in parishes, education, and interreligious dialogue.
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Message from the Minister General, Br. Massimo Fusarelli
Amid the violence in Eastern Congo, Fr. Massimo Fusarelli sends a message of solidarity and hope to the brothers of Goma.
Protecting the dignity of all: A statement on the drastic changes to U.S. immigration law and policy
The impact of immigration reform and the importance of a humanitarian immigration policy that protects the dignity of all.
Socio-economic empowerment as a way of peacebuilding
In the context of the encyclical Fratelli Tutti, the friars of the Parish of St. Francis of Assisi in Karama, Kigali, distributed 129 goats to 43 Christian communities to improve their livelihoods and promote social cohesion.
JPIC Activities 2025: Laudato Si’ and 800 Years of the Canticle of the Creatures
In the Netherlands and Flanders, the JPIC team collaborates with the Secular Franciscan Order to promote justice, peace, and the integrity of creation. Through activities such as exhibitions, pilgrimages, and youth actions, environmental care and commitment to nature are encouraged, inspired by the Canticle of the Creatures.
Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation in the Holy Land
Fr. Carlos Molina and Fr. John Luke visited Terra Santa schools in Jerusalem, Beitanina, and Jericho, highlighting their commitment to ecology and interfaith dialogue.
We officially inaugurated the celebrations marking the VIII Centenary of the Canticle of the Creatures
The JPIC General Office of the Order of Friars Minor inaugurated the Centenary of the Canticle of the Creatures and the 10th anniversary of Laudato si’. Fr. Massimo Fusarelli, OFM Minister General, reflected on universal fraternity, care for creation, and Franciscan spirituality at an event attended by over 500 people.
JPIC Animation Committee Meeting in Nairobi-Kenya
The Portiuncula Retreat House at the Franciscan Family Center, Nairobi, Kenya, was the venue for the JPIC Animation Committee meeting on December 8-14, 2024.
The Franciscan Network for Peacebuilding and Ecological Justice in East Africa is born
From the 2nd-7th December 2024, a seminar was held in the city of Kagbayi, Rwanda, to promote peace and social friendship in East Africa.