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. A feminine version of the name in English is Frances , or (less commonly) Francine . [ 4 ] (

Pope Francis (Latin: Franciscus; Italian: Francesco; Spanish: Francisco; born Jorge Mario Bergoglio; [b] 17 December 1936) is the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State.

St. Francis talking to the wolf of Gubbio (Carl Weidemeyer, 1911) Francis led semi-naked for humility Francis set out to replicate Christ and literally carry out his work. This is important in understanding Francis' character, his affinity for the Eucharist and his respect for the priests who carried out the sacrament. [ 4 ]

Mar 13, 2013 · Francis (born December 17, 1936, Buenos Aires, Argentina) ushered in a new era of leadership in 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

Apr 23, 2024 · Francis went on to renounce his father's wealth and devote his life to the poor, founding the Franciscan order of friars. Later in his life he apparently received the stigmata. Due to the renown of the saint, this name became widespread in Western Europe during …

Apr 20, 2021 · Pope Francis, who was born in Argentina, is the first pope to have come from the Americas. Pope Francis was nominated for the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize.

Soon Francis started to preach. (He was never a priest, though he was later ordained a deacon under his protest.) Francis was not a reformer; he preached about returning to God and obedience to the Church. Francis must have known about the decay in the Church, but he always showed the Church and its people his utmost respect.

Jan 28, 2025 · As a theologian, I would add: Once we have reconstructed what we know historically about Francis, what remains is deep faith and authenticity. That appeals to everyone in every denomination. When discussing the sources you referenced to write Francis of Assisi’s biography, you state that “medieval historiography is not modern scholarship.”