Franciscans

Cultural  

1. A religious order founded by Francis of Assisi, known, like Francis, for devotion to poverty. The Franciscans have many divisions, and include both men and women.

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Example Sentences

The Franciscans said they were expecting 15,000 visitors per day on weekdays and up to 19,000 on Saturdays and Sundays for the month-long display of the remains.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

The Franciscans had previously rejected the site because it was considered too remote and difficult "to sustain the body."

From Science Daily • Feb. 2, 2026

"Having listened closely to my fellow San Franciscans... I do not believe the National Guard is needed to address safety in San Francisco," he said.

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2025

Since then, he’s gained a cult following among San Franciscans, who send him hundreds of fan letters every year, including homemade art and cash.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 16, 2025

Priests come to the school to recruit us for the foreign missions, Redemptorists, Franciscans, Holy Ghost Fathers, all converting the distant heathen.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt