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Pilgrims in Assisi
Rome, September 8. A General Chapter cannot fail to return to the sources of the adventure that Francis began in Assisi. It was here that he, Francis, wished to gather in chapter his fraternitas, which had become numerous, in the valley around Our Lady of the Angels of the Portiuncula.
The New Administration is now Complete
Rome, September 7. This morning concluded the elective aspect of the General Chapter with the election of the General Vicar of the Order. The Constitutions describe his role: “The general vicar is the first collaborator of the general minister, and if the minister is absent, takes his place.” (126, 1)
New General Council of the Order Elected
Rome, September 6. Three days ago, September 3, the General Chapter elected the General Minister of the Order in the person of Br. Roberto Genuin. According to the schedule, today was the day to elect his Council, made up of representatives of the various geographical areas. As our Constitutions state, “the responsibility of the councilors is to assist the general minister in the governance of the whole order.” (125, 7)
The General Chapter in different languages
The 85th General Chapter of the Friars Minor Capuchin is an assembly of 188 friars from all over the world. The great number of languages makes the Chapter a rich experience of different cultures, countries, and continents.