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Bret Thoman

Bret Thoman has a master’s degree in Italian from Middlebury College, a BA from the University of Georgia, and a certificate in Franciscan Studies. He is a professed member of the Secular Franciscan Order (Third Order of St. Francis). He has written numerous articles and translated and published more than 20 books. While working as an interpreter for CNN, he translated the papal conclave and announced the election of Pope Francis live. Bret is also an FAA-licensed pilot and has logged over 3,500 hours of flight time. His main activity is organizing pilgrimages for St. Francis Pilgrimages, the company he started in 2004. He lives in Loreto, Italy, with his wife and three children.