- 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
Francis (born December 17, 1936, Buenos Aires, Argentina—died April 21, 2025, Vatican City) ushered in a new era of leadership in the Roman Catholic Church when he was elected pope in 2013
- 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
- Pope Francis dies in Rome. What to know about the Catholic leader
Pope Francis, head of the Roman Catholic Church, died Easter Monday after more than a decade leading the church Here's what happens next
- 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 | 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
- Francis - Vatican
Explore Pope Francis' messages, teachings, and activities on the official Vatican website
- Pope Francis: What to know about hospitalized Catholic leader
Pope Francis was admitted to a hospital in Rome on Friday for a respiratory infection and will remain for as long as necessary to complete treatment, the Vatican said on Monday
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