Saint
Saint Francis of Assisi
The son of a rich merchant who embraced radical poverty to follow Christ, founded the Franciscans and praised God in all creation.
Awaiting theological review
born in
- PlaceAssisi →Historical context
founded
- Religious orderFranciscans →Historical context
inspired
- SaintSaint Clare of Assisi →Historical context
In 1212 Clare left home to follow his way of poverty, and founded the Poor Clares.
- SaintSaint Carlo Acutis →Historical context
Carlo loved Assisi, and asked to be buried there.
gave its name to
- PopePope Francis →Historical context
The first Pope to take the name Francis (2013).
- Church documentLaudato Si' →Church teaching
Its title comes from the Canticle of the Creatures.
connected with
- ThemeEvangelical poverty →Historical context
- Bible passageMatthew 10:7–10 →Tradition
Hearing this Gospel about the apostles taking nothing for the journey, he made it his rule of life.
Matthew 10:7–10 - ThemeCare for creation →Historical context
His Canticle of the Creatures praises God for Brother Sun and Sister Moon.
- ThemePeace and dialogue →Historical context
In 1219 he crossed the battle lines at Damietta to meet the Sultan al-Kamil.
- ThemeThe nativity scene →Historical context
At Greccio, in 1223, he staged a living nativity scene.
- Church figureFrancis of Assisi →Popular devotion
- Catholic practiceWho is who in the Church? →Interpretation