- 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
- 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 . . .
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
- 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 Leo XIV prays at tomb of St. Francis of Assisi
Pope Leo XIV traveled to Assisi on Thursday to meet with Italian bishops and pay homage to St Francis
- Pope Leo visits tomb of St Francis in Assisi - Vatican News
Pope Leo visits tomb of St Francis in Assisi Pope Leo XIV arrives in Assisi and pays a visit to the tomb of St Francis, saying his witness is especially important "at a time when the world is searching for signs of hope ” By Benedetta Capelli - Assisi “It is a blessing to be able to come here today to this sacred place
- Vatican says Pope Francis died after cerebral stroke
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, historys first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88
Pope Francis charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change
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