- 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
- 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
- Tributes pour in after Pope Francis dies at 88 - NBC News
Pope Francis, a reformer who rattled the Catholic Church's conservatives and inspired some progressives, has died
- Francis - Vatican
Explore Pope Francis' messages, teachings, and activities on the official Vatican website
- Pope Francis Fast Facts - CNN
View the Pope Francis Fast Facts from CNN and learn more about the late pope and first non-European pontiff of the modern era
- Francis (given name) - Wikipedia
Francis is an English, French, German, Dutch and Scandinavian given name of Latin origin Francis is a name that has many derivatives in most European languages
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