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.

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 the French. …

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 recalling …

22 hours ago · The story of St. Francis of Assisi teaches us that conversion is lifelong, dynamic and ongoing. He was an ordinary Christian who opened himself up to Christ's invitation to take the …

Apr 22, 2025 · Pope Francis, a reformer who rattled the Catholic Church's conservatives and inspired some progressives, has died.

Apr 22, 2025 · Pope Francis Death: World's 1.4 billion Catholics mourn after Vatican says pope died of stroke and heart failure

Explore Pope Francis' messages, teachings, and activities on the official Vatican website.

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.

Dec 5, 2018 · Francis, a classic name with a rich history, has been a popular choice for boys for centuries. Its roots can be traced back to the Latin word “franciscus”, which means “free man” or …

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 account of …