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 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 recalling St Francis Xavier (1506–52), a founding member of the Jesuits
The life and legacy of Pope Francis : The Picture Show : NPR Pope Francis died Monday at the age of 88 He was the first Latin American pontiff, the first non-European pope in more than a millennium, and he left behind a legacy of service and compassion
Pope Francis dies at 88 - news and tributes - CNN 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
Pope Francis dies at 88 - NBC News Francis took the reins of a church tarnished by the clerical sex abuse crisis and financial scandals, and reeling from the abrupt resignation of Benedict, the first pontiff to step down in 600
Pope Francis dies at 88 - CNBC Pope John Paul II appointed Francis a bishop in 1992, and six years later Francis became archbishop of Buenos Aires In 2001 John Paul made him a cardinal
A look at Pope Francis life in brief | AP News Pope Francis was the first pope from the Americas, the first Jesuit pontiff and the first to take the name of Francis, after St Francis of Assisi