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

The most remarkable aspect of the Treasure of the Custody of the Holy Land is that the extraordinary objects on view still exist, thanks to the Franciscans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025

"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

Not that I identified with the newcomers, nor with the rare Black descendants of native San Franciscans, nor with the whites or even the Asians, but rather with the times and the city.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou