Pope Leo XIV proclaims ‘Special Year of St. Francis’
5 days ago · On the occasion of the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi in 1226, Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a special jubilee year along with plenary indulgences.
Pope Francis - Wikipedia
He chose Francis as his papal name in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi. Throughout his papacy, Francis was noted for his humility, emphasis on God's mercy, international visibility, commitment to …
Francis | Pope, Born, Death, Real Name, Laudato Si’, & Facts - Britannica
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 …
Pope sets Jubilee to mark 800th year since St. Francis' death; saint's ...
4 days ago · According to the decree, Leo has established that from Jan. 10, following the closing of the church's Jubilee Year, until Jan. 10, 2027, a special Year of St. Francis may be proclaimed, in which ...
Year of Saint Francis: 'Indulgence is an encounter with God, not a ...
1 day ago · The Apostolic Penitentiary has issued a Decree granting the plenary indulgence during the Year of Saint Francis on the occasion of the 800th anniversary of his death. What exactly are the …
Jubilee set to mark 800th year since St. Francis' death; saint's body ...
4 days ago · Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a special Jubilee Year coinciding with the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi. The Apostolic Penitentiary, a Vatican tribunal that deals with …
Meaning, origin and history of the name Francis
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. …
Pope Francis Death: World's 1.4 billion Catholics mourn after Vatican ...
Apr 21, 2025 · Pope Francis Death: World's 1.4 billion Catholics mourn after Vatican says pope died of stroke and heart failure
Francis - Vatican
Explore Pope Francis' messages, teachings, and activities on the official Vatican website.
Pope Francis, groundbreaking leader of Catholic Church, dies at age 88 ...
Apr 22, 2025 · Rome — Pope Francis, who challenged deeply rooted norms and made it his mission to change the perception of the Catholic Church around the world, has died at the age of 88.