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List of ministers general of the Franciscans

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This is a list of the ministers general of the Franciscans. This includes the Order of Friars Minor, the Order of Friars Minor Conventual, and the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin.

Ministers general up to 1517

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Francis of Assisi (1182–1226), portrait by Giacomo Cavedone, c. 1660
Bonaventure (1221–1274), portrait by Vittore Crivelli (c. 1440-1501)

During the Great Schism, the following ministers general headed the order in the Roman obedience:

At the same time, the following presided over the order in the obedience of Avignon:

After the conclusion of the schism, the order was reunited under Antonio Vinitti.

Ministers general of the Friars Minor (OFM)

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Ministers general of the Conventuals (OFM Conv.)

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Alfonso Orlich in 1924

General Vicars and Ministers general of the Capuchins (OFMcap)

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References

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  1. ^ "Poerio Web - Bonaventura Poerio". www.poerioweb.it. Archived from the original on 10 March 2016. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
  2. ^ "Massimo Fusarelli".
  3. ^ "Pope sends blessing to new Minister General of Friars Minor - Vatican News". 14 July 2021.