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Pope Francis was born to Italian immigrant parents. Here’s what we know about his family.
Pope Francis, like all Catholic priests, vowed to celibacy and thus was not married or had children. Here's what we know ...
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 laid to rest after historic funeral | Eyewitness News updates
Pallbearers carried the coffin of Pope Francis, adorned with just a crucifix and his coat of arms, down the central aisle of ...
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.
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Why Jorge Mario Bergolio chose Francis as his papal name
St. Francis is the medieval Catholic saint whose spirituality focused on loving the poor, creation, and peace.
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 ...
Assisi's Tribute to Pope Francis
Assisi will also symbolically join Rome to bid a final farewell to Pope Francis. The mass in St. Peter's Square will be ...
Why Pope Francis Named Himself After Italian Saint St Francis of Assisi
When Jorge Mario Bergoglio became pope in 2013, he chose a name no pontiff had ever taken: Francis. It was inspired by St ...
Argentina Bids Farewell: Pope Francis' Legacy
He was the first Pope to come from Latin America. How are the people in his hometown of Buenos Aires reflecting on Francis’ ...