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 …

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 …

Apr 10, 2025 · Discover 7 surprising facts about St. Francis of Assisi, from his wild youth to his legacy of poverty, peace, and love for creation.

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

Apr 22, 2025 · Pope Francis, 88, died of a stroke and heart failure, the Vatican said. Francis was last seen Sunday when he gave the traditional Easter blessing from the balcony of St. Peter’s.

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 …

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.

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 …