- 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
- 5 Things You Should Know About St. Francis Xavier
Recognized as the patron saint of missions, St Francis Xavier led a ministry that was uniquely focused on cultural assimilation As we celebrate his Memorial on December 3, we invite you to discover five things you should know about his life and ministry
- 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
- Pope Francis Dead at 88: Obituary and Life in Pictures - Newsweek
His election marked several firsts—he became the first pontiff from the Americas, the first Jesuit to assume the papacy, and the first to take the name Francis, inspired by St Francis of
- Pope Francis has died on Easter Monday aged 88 - Vatican News
The Pope’s clinical situation gradually worsened, and his doctors diagnosed bilateral pneumonia on Tuesday, February 18 After 38 days in hospital, the late Pope Francis returned to his Vatican residence at the Casa Santa Marta to continue his recovery
- Vatican says Pope Francis died after cerebral stroke | AP News
Pope Francis, Latin America’s first pontiff, died at age 88 after a cerebral stroke Francis stressed humility over hubris for a Catholic Church beset with scandal
- 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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