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There are many saints named Francis but if you are referring to Francis of Assisi he was the son of Pietro Bernadone, a wealthy cloth merchant.
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Saint Francis of Assisi was the son of a wealthy cloth merchant in Italy named Pietro di Bernardone. He was born in the late 12th century and later renounced his wealth to live a life of poverty and service to others, eventually founding the Franciscan Order.
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∙ 13y agoFrancis of Assisi was one of seven children born to Pietro di Bernardone, a rich cloth merchant, and his wife Pica.
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Was Saint Francis of Assisi rich or poor?
Saint Francis of Assisi was born into a wealthy family, but he later renounced his wealth and lived a life of poverty, founding the Franciscan order based on simplicity and service to others.
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Which Saint Francis? There are several.
Did Saint Francis suffer?
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Where did Saint Francis travel to?
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What was the illness of Saint Francis?
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Who canonized Saint Francis?
Which Saint Francis? There are several saints named Francis.
How did Saint Francis Johnson become a saint?
There is no saint named Francis Johnson.
What was Saint Francis' real name?
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What did Saint Francis' mission accomplish?
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What made Saint Francis Johnson become a saint?
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What is St. Francis of Nagasaki the patron saint of?
Francis is a saint but not currently a patron saint.
