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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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Who was St. Francis of Assisi, whom the Pope has named himself after?
Pope Francis, who is receiving treatment for pneumonia, has been in hospital since February 14. As he entered another week in ...
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A group of 20 High Point University students traveled to Italy during spring break in late February, which coincided with the ...
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Who’s St. Francis, whose love for the poor, creation, and peace inspires Pope Francis?
ASSISI, Italy (AP) — As Pope Francis entered his third week in a hospital battling pneumonia, hundreds of pilgrims continued to make their way to this hilltop town to pray at the tomb of St ...
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Who’s St. Francis, whose love for the poor, creation, and peace inspires Pope Francis?
Who was St. Francis? In 1182, Francis was born to a wealthy family in Assisi, which rises above a fertile valley in central Italy. Praying in front of a crucifix, he heard a call to reform the church.