When Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio was anointed as the Pope, he chose to rename himself as Francis after St. Francis of Assisi ... from Franciscan themes and quotes, including one about building ...

In 1228, just two years after his death, Pope Gregory IX officially canonised St Francis of Assisi as a saint. Francis was declared the patron saint of animals and ecology due to his deep love for ...

In his first encyclical letter Lumen Fidei, Pope Francis said faith in Jesus Christ helps one to joyfully live life 'on wings ...

In remembrance of Pope Francis’ message urging the faithful to protect the environment and to celebrate Earth Day, here are ...

Francis’ first words delivered from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica after his ... Then, right away, thinking of the poor, I thought of Francis of Assisi. Then I thought of all the wars ...

Some of his memorable quotes: “Brothers and sisters, good evening!” — Francis’ first words delivered from the loggia of St. Peter’s ... I thought of Francis of Assisi.

He chose the name "Francis" as pope in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology and animals who was also known for his concern for the poor. "I think he saw in him a model of ...

That's not surprising for a pontiff who was the first to take the name of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and ecology. Over his 12 years as the head of the Catholic Church ...