Francis Made ‘Pray for Me’ His Signature. Now Many Are.
The pope’s words emphasized his humility and belief that simple acts of devotion could unite the church. His illness has made ...
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Who's St. Francis, whose love for the poor, creation, and peace inspires Pope Francis?
St. Francis is the medieval Catholic saint whose spirituality focused on loving the poor, creation, and peace.
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Francis − a pope who has cared deeply for the poor and opened up the Catholic Church
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 Catholics and non-Catholics alike.
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St Clare of Assisi: A mirror for our times
WE HAVE become accustomed to hearing the name of St Clare of Assisi alongside that of St Francis. Indeed, she referred to herself ... of God in the person of Christ hanging on the cross. For ...
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The Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi
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 ...
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PHOTO GALLERY: Ash Wednesday at St. Francis
Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent at St. Francis of Assisi Parish. The Rev. Dr. Theophane Antony, pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, distributes ashes Wednesday morning. "Rod ...
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Who’s St. Francis, whose love for the poor, creation, and peace inspires Pope Francis?
A votive statue of Italy's patron saint, St. Francis of Assisi, left, is on display among other religious items at a shop in Assisi, Italy, Saturday, March 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) By ...
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Francis − a pope who has cared deeply for the poor and opened up the Catholic Church
Mathew Schmalz, College of the Holy Cross (THE CONVERSATION ... first pope to choose Francis as his name, thus honoring St. Francis of Assisi, a 13th-century mystic whose love for nature and ...
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Who’s St. Francis, whose love for the poor, creation, and peace inspires Pope Francis?
For Assisi’s current bishop, the Rev. Domenico Sorrentino, St. Francis’ renunciation of material encumbrances also signaled his love of creation and of peace. “Francis, stripping himself ...