We at the St Francis Leprosy Guild read Jon M. Sweeney’s article about St Francis of Assisi (“A kinship of harmony”, 20 June) with interest, particularly where he notes St Francis’ ministry among lepers: “Following Christ’s teaching, he was serving the poorest of the poor...” The care of people with leprosy still goes on today. In the UK, the St Francis Leprosy Guild is celebrating 120 years of service to the poorest of the poor in Asia, Africa and Lati