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 …

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 …

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.

What does Francis mean? F rancis as a boys' name is pronounced FRAN-sis. It is of Latin origin, and the meaning of Francis is "frenchman". English form of Italian Francesco (Late Latin …

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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.

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 …

Feb 24, 2025 · He was also the first pope to choose Francis as his name, thus honoring St. Francis of Assisi, a 13th-century mystic whose love for nature and the poor have inspired …

Francis, for the sake of humility; see minor (adj.). From c. 1400 as "minor premise of a syllogism."...