I didn't expect the Sultan and the Saint to move me in such a way that I now want to study this topic in more detail and I want to follow St. Francis’s advice. … [Read more...] about Adriana Postiglioni
Los Angeles Times
Revisits a little-known encounter between al-Malik al-Kamil, a powerful 13th century Muslim ruler, and a pre-sainthood Francis of Assisi on a battlefield during the Crusades. … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Times
Sr. Kathy Warren
Francis is telling us clearly in his testament, to be a peacemaker in this world in the manner of Jesus Christ. … [Read more...] about Sr. Kathy Warren
Sr. Anne Martin Phelan
We Clinton Franciscans see this film project as an opportunity to teach the truths of peace and charity and understanding … all of these qualities are respected in both Christianity and in Islam. … [Read more...] about Sr. Anne Martin Phelan
Professor John Esposito
I'm personally as well as professionally excited about UPF's new project, The Sultan and the Saint. As a former Franciscan, I know the power of the story, and believe the film and their associated outreach programs can help bring Muslims and Catholics together and have a global impact on … [Read more...] about Professor John Esposito
