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1 day ago · Francis (born December 17, 1936, Buenos Aires, Argentina) ushered in a new era of leadership of the Roman Catholic Church when he was elected pope in 2013. As the first pope from the Western Hemisphere, the first from South America, and the first from the Jesuit order, Francis has brought many reforms to the church and a reputation for humility
Pope Francis (Latin: Franciscus; Italian: Francesco; Spanish: Francisco; born Jorge Mario Bergoglio; 17 December 1936) is the Pope and head of the Catholic Church, the bishop of Rome and sovereign of the Vatican City State.
Latin. Meaning. Free man [3] Other names. Related names. Franciscus, Francisco, Francesco, François, Franz, Franciszek, Francesc, Ferenc, Franco, Frans, Frank, Franklin, Frankie, Franky, Fritz. Francis is an English given name of Latin origin. Francis is a name that has many derivatives in most European languages.
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Dec 17, 2021 · ROME —. Pope Francis celebrated his 85th birthday Friday, a milestone made even more remarkable given the COVID-19 pandemic, his intestinal surgery over the summer and the weight of history: His...
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Apr 20, 2021 · Learn about Pope Francis, the first pope from the Americas and the first Jesuit priest to lead the Roman Catholic Church. Find out his age, background, achievements, views and famous sayings.
Dec 7, 2022 · Francis is an English and French name derived from the Latin Franciscus, meaning "Frenchman". It was popularized by the 13th-century saint Francis of Assisi, who renounced his wealth and devoted his life to the poor.
Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone (c. 1181 – 3 October 1226), known as Francis of Assisi, was an Italian mystic, poet and Catholic friar who founded the religious order of the Franciscans. He was inspired to lead a Christian life of poverty as a beggar and itinerant preacher.
