Cultural committee approves bill for Franciscan 800th-anniversary

Cultural committee approves bill for Franciscan 800th-anniversary celebrations

The Culture Committee of the Lazio Regional Council has approved a bill presented by regional councillor Eleonora Berni, titled "Measures to support the celebrations of the eighth centenary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi." The measure aims to fund and promote cultural initiatives, educational activities and the enhancement of tangible and intangible Franciscan heritage.

• Goals: support cultural initiatives, social promotion and the valorisation of historical and artistic heritage.
• Beneficiaries: municipalities, third-sector organisations and ecclesiastical bodies in the region, with particular focus on the province of Rieti.
• Next steps: the text approved by the Culture Committee will go to the budget committee to identify available financial resources.
• Impact: the initiative seeks to strengthen training and tourism offerings linked to the Franciscan legacy during the jubilee year.

According to the proposal's sponsor, the bill stems from consultation with local socio-cultural groups and aims to support projects that enhance the territorial network of Franciscan sites and initiatives.