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Who is St. Francis of Assisi? Why did the Pope chose to go by his name?
Pope Francis honors St. Francis of Assisi's legacy of peace, poverty, and respect for creation in Assisi, Italy.
Francis Wanted a Church of the Poor and Put It Into Practice
Around St. Peter’s Square, the pope offered services to the homeless and migrants, in ways that often did not go down well ...
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UAE: Hundreds join Pope Francis' memorial at St Francis Church, recall his 'simplicity, love'
Hundreds of priests, diplomats and community members gathered at the Church of St. Francis in the Abrahamic Family House in ...
A timeline of Pope Francis' life
Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, marked many firsts when he was elected as the 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic ...
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Francis, a pope of many firsts: 5 essential reads
Jorge Mario Bergoglio became a pope of many firsts: the first modern pope from outside Europe, the first whose papal name ...
Who was St. Francis of Assisi? Here's why Pope Francis named himself after the Italian saint
Pope Francis, elected in 2013, was the first Jesuit and Latin American pope, serving for 12 years until his death at 88 on ...
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Pope Francis hailed as pastor with missionary vision of a church open for all
A simplified papal funeral will make a fitting farewell for a pontiff who just three days after his surprise election ...
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At a Bend church named for St. Francis, reflections on a pope who lived his values
In Bend, clergy at St. Francis of Assisi Church remembered Francis as a humble and compassionate leader, who set an example for others to follow. Francis died Monday at the age of 88, one day ...
Stream Live: Thousands pour into St. Peter's Square for funeral of Pope Francis
As many as 200,000 people are expected to attend the funeral, which Francis choreographed himself when he revised and ...