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Assisi Statement – March 2025
Members of the International Council for JPIC, came together in Assisi to pursue a prophetic discernment of the next steps of our service.
International JPIC Council in Assisi: Justice, Peace and Integral Ecology
The International JPIC Council in Assisi addresses social justice, peace and integral ecology, reaffirming the Franciscan commitment.
Commitment to Peace and Memory: The Visit of the Franciscans in Japan
The presence of the Franciscans in Japan, marked by martyrdom, atomic bombs, and their commitment to peace, reflects a legacy of faith.
Human Fraternity Day in Izmir, Turkey
Religious leaders from Izmir gathered at an interreligious event for reflection and prayer, promoting dialogue and peace.
Visit to the Province of “Our Lady Queen of China”
The Franciscan friars in Taiwan strengthen their mission in parishes, education, and interreligious dialogue.
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.