Rome, Italy. The General Government, prior to the intensive sessions of March 8-27, held a retreat from March 2-5 at Fraterna Domus in Sacrofano, a few kilometers from Rome. The days of the meeting were moments of celebration of faith and prayer, dialogue and exchange. Father General and his Council took the opportunity to share in the individual reading and study of two books: “The Gift of Fidelity. The joy of perseverance” by CIVCSVA – year 2020 – and “Let us dream together. The way to a better future” by Pope Francis – year 2020 -. There was also space for an afternoon stroll in the town of Anguillara Sabazia which is located by the lake of Bracciano.
Sorrento, Italy. From October 1 to 3, 2026, the General Government set aside three days for prayer, study, and reflection in preparation for its intensive session. The gathering took place at the Franciscan Sisters Immacolatine's Oasi Madre della Pace, a peaceful...
Dear brothers: As we all know, the world is living through an extraordinary moment, one in which violence and the disregard for human dignity—realities that have afflicted so many peoples for so long—are now manifesting themselves with renewed and unsettling force. We...
Sorrento, Italy. From March 16 to 18, 2026, the General Government took a few days of reflection before the start of their intensive sessions. They convened at the Franciscan Sisters Immacolatine's Oasi Madre Della Pace in Sorrento, Italy. They revisited the essential...
