The Economy of Francis

A new global meeting calls the world’s young economists and entrepreneurs to unite in the common commitment to revive the economy.

Reviving the Love for Economic Justice

It is realistic to hope that economies and markets can be subordinated to the higher goals of civic friendship and justice because experience reveals love as the telos of human existence.

Can Franciscans Be Angry

We apparently allow Jesus a range of emotions, but that range becomes sharply reduced for our favorite saints, especially Francis of Assisi.

Staying Connected

In this short interview, the new Franciscan leader says staying connected with people is a priority.

The Martyrdom of the Franciscans

A study of three hundred years of medieval Franciscan history convincingly demonstrates how martyrdom functioned as a central tenet of Franciscan identity.