It was inspired by St Francis of Assisi - the saint of the poor, the humble and the earth. From day one, Pope Francis lived by the name. He skipped the lavish Vatican residence for a modest ...

Pope Francis honors St. Francis of Assisi's legacy of peace, poverty, and respect for creation in Assisi, Italy.

If you're an architecture buff, take some time to check out the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, which was constructed beginning in 1869. Located a block east of the Santa Fe Plaza ...

the late pontiff chose the name Francis in honour of St. Francis of Assisi, a 13th-century saint known for his poverty, humility, and peace advocacy. This choice was unique, as no other pontiff ...