St. Francis of Assisi, also known as "Father Francis," was an Italian religious figure and mystic from the 12th and 13th centuries, revered as the patron saint of animals and ecology.

The pre-Renaissance painter’s fresco cycle depicting the life of the saint in Assisi, Italy, took an innovative, vibrant approach to celebrating the holy man. Skip to Main Content Explore Our Brands ...

He chose his name in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi, ... Francis performed the blessing from the same loggia where he was introduced to the world on March 13, 2013 as the 266th pope.

He chose his name in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi, ... Francis performed the blessing from the same loggia where he was introduced to the world on March 13, 2013 as the 266th pope.