- Pope Francis - Wikipedia
He chose Francis as his papal name in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi Throughout his papacy, Francis was noted for his humility, emphasis on God's mercy, international visibility, commitment to interreligious dialogue, and concern for the poor, migrants, and refugees
- Francis | Pope, Born, Death, Real Name, Laudato Si’, Facts - Britannica
Bergoglio was elected on the fifth ballot and chose the name Francis, in honor of St Francis of Assisi (1181 82–1226), who lived a life of humble service to the poor, and also recalling St Francis Xavier (1506–52), a founding member of the Jesuits
- Meaning, origin and history of the name Francis
This name was borne by the 13th-century Saint Francis of Assisi, who was originally named Giovanni but was given the nickname Francesco by his father, an admirer of the French Francis went on to renounce his father's wealth and devote his life to the poor, founding the Franciscan order of friars
- Pope Francis: Biography, Catholic Church Leader, Jorge Bergoglio
Pope Francis, born Jorge Bergoglio, was the first pope of the Roman Catholic Church from Latin America Read about his education, priesthood, death, and more
- Francis - Vatican
Explore Pope Francis' messages, teachings, and activities on the official Vatican website
- Pope Francis dies at 88: Latest news on pontiffs passing
Francis died of a stroke and irreversible heart failure, Vatican doctor Andrea Arcangeli said in a death certificate released Monday
- Pope Francis | USCCB
Pope Francis’ motto on his coat of arms, “ miserando atque eligendo ” is taken from a homily by Saint Bede, an English eighth-century Christian writer and doctor of the Church of the Gospel account of the call of Saint Matthew
- Pope Francis dies at 88 - CNBC
Pope John Paul II appointed Francis a bishop in 1992, and six years later Francis became archbishop of Buenos Aires In 2001 John Paul made him a cardinal
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