Franciscans' prayer request texts met with enthusiasm

Jan 16, 2013 - 04:03 am .- U.S.-based Franciscan friars have enjoyed a widespread response to a service allowing Catholics to send in prayer requests via text message.

Italy's oldest Capuchin friar reflects on following St. Francis

Oct 8, 2012 - 12:09 pm .- As Catholics around the world celebrated the feast of St. Francis of Assisi on Oct.4, the oldest Capuchin friar in Italy said his life as a follower of the 13th century saint “has been a blessing.”