To the Brothers and Sisters of the Franciscan Family, A few weeks ago, it was announced to you all that the Holy Father wanted to grant us on the occasion of the 800th anniversary of the Christmas in Greccio the gift of an indulgence. We were careful to pass it on immediately so that in our lives and ministries we could consider it and make effective use of it for ourselves and for the faithful who attend our churches. More recently, on November 14, 2023, the official Decree came from the Apostolic Penitentiary (English translation attached),…