March 13, 2013: Elected 266th pope, the first from the Americas, the first Jesuit and the first to take the name of Francis, after St. Francis of Assisi. April 13 ... and Palestinian presidents for ...

March 13, 2013: Elected 266th pope, the first from the Americas, the first Jesuit and the first to take the name of Francis, after St. Francis of Assisi ... for peace prayers in the Vatican ...

Pope Francis, known for his humility and advocacy for society’s most vulnerable, leaves a lasting legacy in the Catholic ...

We honor his unwavering commitment to human dignity, social equity, and peace." "It is our prayer ... Pope Francis told followers that he intended to emulate St. Francis of Assisi, “the man ...

March 13, 2013: Elected 266th pope, the first from the Americas, the first Jesuit and the first to take the name of Francis, after St. Francis of Assisi ... for peace prayers in the Vatican ...

As the sun was setting on Monday evening, the Vatican held a Rosary prayer ... after St. Francis of Assisi, the 13th century friar known for personal simplicity, a message of peace, and care ...

March 13, 2013: Elected 266th pope, the first from the Americas, the first Jesuit and the first to take the name of Francis, after St. Francis of Assisi. April 13 ... Israeli and Palestinian ...