- 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
- 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
- Town of Francis (City of Francis)
Francis is located at the southern end of Kamas Valley and is the gateway to the Uinta Mountains and Wasatch National Forest Surrounded by mountains, the valley offers a scenic getaway that retains its rural atmosphere in the midst of expansion
- 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
- Francis Name Meaning, Origin, Popularity, Boy Names Like . . .
What is the meaning of the name Francis? Discover the origin, popularity, Francis name meaning, and names related to Francis with Mama Natural’s fantastic baby names guide
- 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
- 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
- Tributes pour in after Pope Francis dies at 88
Tributes pour in after Pope Francis dies at 88 The Argentina-born pontiff was a reformer who rattled the Catholic Church’s conservatives but inspired progressives for his outreach to
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