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Why did they have to name him Francis?
Pope Francis chose his name because as a cardinal, he was known to live a simple life and serve the poor and lowly. On the night he was elected he thought about his life and St. Francis of Assisi and because St. Francis also lived a simple life and served the poor, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergolio decided to honor St. Francis and take his name. He is the first pope with the name Francis.
What does san in san fransisco mean?
San and Santa are used throughout California in place names. (San Francisco / Santa Bárbara etc.). This is quite simply the Spanish term for "Saint". San being Male, Santa for the female saint name. California was pretty much laid out by missionaries from Spain. Each mission was settled about days ride on horseback from the previous one. As the missionaries settled a region, they took the book of saints day's out and named each settlement after the saint who's celebration day it was in the catholic faith. Hope this explains well enough, with not too much boredom! Larry Kemp www.itwo.ws
How did San Francisco get its name?
The Spanish named it after St. Francis of Assisi. Long before the City was established, Spanish mariners applied the name "Bahia de San Francisco de Assis" (Bay of St. Francis of Assisi) to the entire coastal area extending from Pt. Reyes on the North to Pillar Point on the South. It was only logical that when Spanish explorers established a mission and army post (Presidio) on the Bay in 1776 that they give them the same name. Interestingly, the City did not adopt the name San Francisco until 1846. Until then, the little pueblo was known as "Yerba Buena," or "Good Herb." John Martini Presidio of San Francisco
Why did Pope Francis become pope?
The Pope chose Francis as his regnal name because of St. Francis of Assisi and his great love of the poor, this came over the Vatican News Feed this morning:“Some people didn't know why the Bishop of Rome wanted to call himself 'Francis'. Some though of Francis Xavier, Francis de Sales, even Francis of Assisi. I will tell you the story. At the election I had the archbishop emeritus of Sao Paulo next to me. He is also prefect emeritus of the Congregation for the Clergy, Cardinal Claudio Hummes [O.F.M.]: a dear, dear friend. When things were getting a little 'dangerous', he comforted me. And then, when the votes reached the two-thirds, there was the usual applause because the Pope had been elected. He hugged me and said: 'Do not forget the poor.' And that word stuck here [tapping his forehead]; the poor, the poor. Then, immediately in relation to the poor I thought of Francis of Assisi. Then I thought of war, while the voting continued, until all the votes [were counted]. And so the name came to my heart:: Francis of Assisi. For me he is the man of poverty, the man of peace, the man who love and safeguards Creation. In this moment when our relationship with Creation is not so good—right?—He is the man who gives us this spirit of peace, the poor man … Oh, how I wish for a Church that is poor and for the poor!”
Who was in the cast of the movie called Francis besides Donald O'Connor?
Tony Curtis and Patricia Medina were the cast of the movie called Francis besides Donald O'Connor.
What is the Italian birthplace for Saint Francis?
Saint Francis of Assisi was born in the Italian town of Assisi.
Did Francis Assisi build Saint Francis of Assisi?
No, Saint Francis of Assisi did not build the Basilica of Saint Francis of Assisi. The basilica was constructed in his honor after his death. Saint Francis of Assisi was a revered Italian Catholic friar who founded the Franciscan Order.
Is Saint Francis of Assisi Jesus?
No, Francis of Assisi is not Jesus.
How do you spell Saint Francis of Assisi?
The question is correctly spelled.
Which saint is San Francisco named after?
St. Francis of Assisi.
When was Church of Saint Francis of Assisi created?
Church of Saint Francis of Assisi was created in 1943.
When was Saint Francis of Assisi Complex created?
Saint Francis of Assisi Complex was created in 1926.
Where did Saint Francis of Assisi live?
Francis lived in Assisi, Italy.
Where is the birthplace of Saint Francis of Assisi?
Francis was born in Assisi, Italy.
Who was the saint who supposedly tamed a wild wolf?
Saint Francis of Assisi tamed a wild wolf.
Where did Saint Francis of Assisi become a saint?
St. Francis died near Assisi, Italy, and entered Heaven there.
What does Saint Francis have to do with Assisi?
Francis was born and raised in Assisi and died near there.
