Order of Friars Minor

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.

Franciscan order on verge of bankruptcy after financial fraud is uncovered

By Josephine McKenna — December 19, 2014
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The scandal has shaken the order inspired by its founder’s devotion to poverty and prayer. It is active in 110 countries and had more than 14,000 members.
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