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, …

Mar 13, 2013 · 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 …

Explore Pope Francis' messages, teachings, and activities on the official Vatican website.

Apr 22, 2025 · 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.

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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So I was devastated and thought I'd never be able to wear my ring again...until I met Francis. He came up with the idea to recreate my same ring but with the correct size prongs to make sure …

Apr 21, 2025 · Francis was one of the most popular popes in decades and a towering figure on the world stage, addressing not just Catholics but the men and women of our time.

May 30, 2025 · 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 …

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