Pope Francis [b] (born Jorge Mario Bergoglio; [c] 17 December 1936 – 21 April 2025) was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 13 March 2013 until his death …

Mar 13, 2013 · 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 …

Apr 21, 2025 · Pope Francis, the 266th pope of the Catholic Church, has died at age 88. The Vatican will observe a nine-day mourning period, and the College of Cardinals will convene to …

Apr 22, 2025 · Pope Francis, born Jorge Bergoglio, was the first pope of the Roman Catholic Church from Latin America. Read about his education, priesthood, death, and more.

May 30, 2025 · This name was borne by the 13th-century Saint Francis of Assisi, who was originally named Giovanni but was given the nickname Francesco by his father, an admirer of …

Feb 17, 2025 · Pope Francis has been known for his down-to-earth leadership, support of marginalized communities and interreligious dialogue.

Pope Francis’ motto on his coat of arms, “miserando atque eligendo” is taken from a homily by Saint Bede, an English eighth-century Christian writer and doctor of the Church of the Gospel …

6 days ago · Announcement by Pope Francis. The late Pope himself had announced the canonizations of Blesseds Pier Giorgio and Carlo at the General Audience of 20 November …

Aug 7, 2024 · Francis is Old French and means "Free," an androgynous name, though Frances is generally used for girls and Francis for boys.

Feb 29, 2024 · Frances is a female name of Latin origin meaning "from France or free one," while Francis is a male name with the same origins and meanings.