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.
A series of initiatives will be held in the Kingdom of Bahrain to commemorate the 800th anniversary of St Francis of Assisi's death. A statement from ...
The Telegraph: Who’s St. Francis, whose love for the poor, creation, and peace inspires Pope Francis?
A votive statue of Italy's patron saint, St. Francis of Assisi, left, is on display among other religious items at a shop in Assisi, Italy, Saturday, . (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) ASSISI, ...
Who’s St. Francis, whose love for the poor, creation, and peace inspires Pope Francis?
National Catholic Register: Pope Francis to Young Economists: ‘Love is the First and Greatest Factor of Change’
Pope Francis to Young Economists: ‘Love is the First and Greatest Factor of Change’
WCVB Channel 5 Boston: 'Love of all creation': Massachusetts theologians look back on life, legacy of Pope Francis
'Love of all creation': Massachusetts theologians look back on life, legacy of Pope Francis
Yahoo: 800 years after his death, the legends and legacy of Francis of Assisi endure
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. On the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi, founder of the Franciscan order, his body will be displayed for ...
800 years after his death, the legends and legacy of Francis of Assisi endure