- 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 . . .
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, the First Latin American Pope, Dies at 88
Francis not only came from another part of the world: influenced by his Latin American populist roots, he also saw the world differently than his predecessors did
- Pope Francis dies at 88 - news and tributes | CNN
Pope Francis, 88, died of a stroke and heart failure, the Vatican said Francis was last seen Sunday when he gave the traditional Easter blessing from the balcony of St Peter’s
- Francis - Vatican
Explore Pope Francis' messages, teachings, and activities on the official Vatican website
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