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Catholics Can Receive a Plenary Indulgence by Praying before a Nativity Scene

Dec 12, 2023

From Dec. 8 until Feb. 2, Catholics will be able to receive a plenary indulgence by praying before a Nativity scene in a Franciscan church.

Pope Francis meets participants in the general chapter of the Secular Franciscan Order, Nov. 15, 2021. Vatican Media.

Pope Francis Asks Secular Franciscans to Take St. Francis’ Path of Conversion

Nov 15, 2021

Secular Franciscan Order is holding its general chapter in Rome.

Pope Francis waves to the crowds at the general audience in St. Peter's Square on Sept 2, 2015./ Daniel Ibanez/CNA.

Seek Renewal amid “declining numbers and aging”: Pope Francis to Friars Minor

Jul 17, 2021

Pope Francis urged members of the Order of Friars Minor on Saturday to seek renewal as they face “the challenges of declining numbers and aging.”