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 the French. …

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 …

Thinking of names? Complete 2021 information on the meaning of Francis, its origin, history, pronunciation, popularity, variants and more as a baby boy name.

Apr 22, 2025 · The pope confirmed in his final testament that he wished to be buried in Rome's Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, and not at St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.

Francis said that he had a mystical vision of Jesus Christ in the forsaken country chapel of San Damiano, just outside Assisi, in which the Icon of Christ Crucified said to him, "Francis, Francis, go …

4 days ago · Francis Medical is heating up with a 510 (k) clearance from the FDA for its water vapor ablation therapy aimed at cancers of the prostate, kidneys and bladder. The regulatory go-ahead for …

Apr 22, 2025 · Pope Francis, a reformer who rattled the Catholic Church's conservatives and inspired some progressives, has died.

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

The name "Francis" is historically associated with notable figures such as Saint Francis of Assisi, Francis Bacon, and Francis Scott Key. It has been borne by influential individuals across various …