He chose Francis as his papal name in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi. Francis, whose secular name was Jorge Mario Bergoglio, ascended to the papacy in 2013, becoming the first Latin American Pope in history. Throughout his papacy, Francis was noted for his humility, emphasis on God's mercy, international visibility, commitment to interreligious dialogue, and concern for the poor, migrants, and refugees. 3 days 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. Francis of Assisi in 1226, Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a special jubilee year along with plenary indulgences. Francis of Assisi (1181/82–1226), who lived a life of humble service to the poor, and also recalling St. Francis Xavier (1506–52), a founding member of the Jesuits. Francis, asking the saint's intercession "to give us the courage to build bridges where the world raises up boundaries. What exactly are the conditions, and to whom is it addressed? Mar 13, 2013 · Bergoglio was elected on the fifth ballot and chose the name Francis, in honor of St. His simple style and message of inclusion resonated deeply 6 days ago · In a letter, the pope prayed to St. Explore Pope Francis' messages, teachings, and activities on the official Vatican website. " He chose Francis as his papal name in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi. 6 days ago · On the occasion of the 800th anniversary of the death of St. ".

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