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religion2 days ago•4 min saved

Pope Declares Yearlong Jubilee for St. Francis to Mark 800th Death Anniversary

Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a yearlong Jubilee of St. Francis to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the saint’s death, running from Jan. 10, 2026 to Jan. 10, 2027, with plenary indulgences for Catholics who visit Franciscan sites and participate in the celebrations. The Pontiff also announced the first public display of St. Francis’ body at the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi from Feb. 22 to Mar. 26, as part of the jubilee events that emphasize peace, charity, and care for creation.

via OSV News|

#assisi #indulgences #jubilee-year

religion2 days ago•7 min saved

Pope Declares Global Franciscan Jubilee to Honor St. Francis

Pope Leo XIV proclaimed a Special Year of St. Francis to mark the 800th anniversary of the saint’s death, granting a plenary indulgence to the faithful who visit Franciscan conventual churches or join the jubilee in spirit under the usual conditions (confession, Communion, and prayers for the pope’s intentions); the elderly, sick, and homebound can participate spiritually. The Jubilee runs through January 2027 and seeks spiritual renewal amid a troubled world.

via Catholic News Agency|

#franciscan-jubilee-year #pilgrimage #plenary-indulgence

religion3 months ago•1 min saved

Pope Leo Signs First Document on Poverty and Service to God

Pope Leo XIV signed his first Apostolic Exhortation titled Dilexi te on October 4th, which will be officially presented on October 9th at the Holy See Press Office, coinciding with the feast of St. Francis of Assisi.

via Vatican News|

#apostolic-exhortation #dilexi-te #pope-leo-xiv

religion2 years ago•2 min saved

Rediscovering the True Meaning of Christmas: Pope Francis Emphasizes Simplicity and Joy

Pope Francis reflects on the first Nativity scene created by St Francis of Assisi 800 years ago, emphasizing the intention behind it: to provoke amazement at the extreme humility and hardships Jesus endured for love of humanity. The Pope highlights the importance of simplicity and joy in the Nativity scene, contrasting it with the consumerism of Christmas. He encourages people to draw near to God through the Nativity scene, which serves as a place of encounter and a source of hope and joy. Pope Francis concludes by urging everyone to look upon the scene in the manger and allow themselves to feel something within.

via Vatican News - English|

#christmas #joy #nativity-scene

culture2 years ago•5 min saved

The Origins and Significance of the Christmas Crèche

St. Francis of Assisi is often credited with inventing the Christmas crèche, but historical evidence suggests that the Jesuits were the first to set up a crèche in Prague in 1562. The crèche as we know it today, with the Holy Family, shepherds, and the Magi, came together about 500 years after the birth of Christ. While St. Francis' dramatic tableau at Greccio lacked human figures, it was in line with the tradition of liturgical plays. The Jesuits, known for their record-keeping, documented their crèche and may have created the false impression that St. Francis originated it.

via National Catholic Reporter|

#christmas-creche #culture #jesuits