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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 . . . 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 | USCCB Pope Francis’ motto on his coat of arms, “ miserando atque eligendo ” is taken from a homily by Saint Bede, an English eighth-century Christian writer and doctor of the Church of the Gospel account of the call of Saint Matthew
Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88 | AP News If becoming the first Latin American and first Jesuit pope wasn’t enough, Francis was also the first to name himself after St Francis of Assisi, the 13th century friar known for personal simplicity and care for society’s outcasts
Francis - Vatican Explore Pope Francis' messages, teachings, and activities on the official Vatican website