Franciscans
Religious order
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The Franciscans are a group of related mendicant religious orders of the Catholic Church. Founded in 1209 by the Italian saint Francis of Assisi, these orders include three independent orders for men, ... Wikipedia
Founder: Saint Francis of Assisi
Founded: February 24, 1209
Abbreviation: OFM
Formerly called: Order of Observant Friars Minor
Headquarters: Via S. Maria Mediatrice 25, 00165 Rome, Italy
Minister General: Massimo Fusarelli
Motto: Pax et bonum (Latin); Peace and, good