Franciscan
On Good Friday, Guatemalan sawdust carpets bring together Maya community
By Aleja Hertzler-McCain — March 30, 2024
WASHINGTON (RNS) — 'The painstaking art of the creative work of the group Guate-Maya is a tremendous blessing every Good Friday,' the Rev. Emilio Biosca Agüero said.
Richard Rohr wants Christians to see the Trinity as a divine dance
By Brandon Ambrosino — October 19, 2016
(RNS) A Franciscan priest and a popular spiritual writer, Rohr encourages Christians to avoid dualistic thinking.
Franciscan order re-elects American brother amid ongoing financial crisis
By Rosie Scammell — May 21, 2015
(RNS) Brother Michael Perry’s handling of the scandal was evidently praiseworthy enough for him to hold onto his position as the head of the order.
Vatican pushes ahead with sainthood for missionary priest Junipero Serra
By Rosie Scammell — May 1, 2015
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Pope Francis' decision to celebrate Mass at a "celebration" of Junipero Serra is a very public sign that the pope does not seem bothered by the controversy that Serra's sainthood has sparked.
Prominent priest apologizes for controversial sex abuse remarks
By David Gibson — August 31, 2012
NEW YORK (RNS) The Rev. Benedict Groeschel, a popular Franciscan friar who defended priests who sexually abuse children and blamed some victims for “seducing” them, has apologized for the controversial remarks. By David Gibson.
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