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 …

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 …

Pope Francis, Latin America’s first pontiff, died at age 88 after a cerebral stroke. Francis stressed humility over hubris for a Catholic Church beset with scandal.

Apr 21, 2025 · Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta.

Apr 21, 2025 · Pope Francis, who has died at age 88, cast an image of humility during years of strain and change, within his church, and around the world.

Apr 22, 2025 · Pope Francis, 88, died of a stroke and heart failure, the Vatican said. Francis was last seen Sunday when he gave the traditional Easter blessing from the balcony of St. Peter’s.

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

Apr 21, 2025 · Pope John Paul II appointed Francis a bishop in 1992, and six years later Francis became archbishop of Buenos Aires. In 2001 John Paul made him a cardinal.

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.