Mourning Pope Francis: His Vision for the Carmelite Charism

With heavy hearts, we mourn the passing of Pope Francis, whose vision of the Carmelite Charism inspired us to seek God in prayer and the poor.

“Carmel is synonymous with the inner life… a place where people can learn to ‘make friends’ with God.” (Pope Francis, address to the Carmelite Order, 21 September 2019).

His vision of Carmelite life—rooted in contemplation, accompaniment, and tenderness—guides us still.

Read more on the Carmelite website here