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Bookmark or Share- St. Frances of Rome - Saints & Angels - Catholic OnlinePrintable Catholic Saints PDFs. Shop St. Frances of Rome. Frances was born in the city of Rome in 1384 to a wealthy, noble family. From her mother she inherited a quiet manner and a pious devotion to God. From her father, however, she inherited a strong will.
- Who Was St. Francis of Assisi? 12 Things to Know and ShareSt. Francis is one of the most famous saints in Church history. He’s so significant that the current pope — Pope Francis — chose to take his name. Oct. 4 is his memorial day. But who was he, and what did he do? Here are 12 things to know and share… 1) When did St. Francis live? He was born in 1181 or 1182 (we’re not sure), and he died in 1226.
- St. Francis of Assisi - Encyclopedia BritannicaSaint Francis of Assisi, founder of the Franciscan orders of the Friars Minor, the women’s Order of St. Clare, and the lay Third Order. He was a leader of the movement of evangelical poverty in the early 13th century and is one of the most venerated religious figures of Roman Catholicism.
- Francis of Assisi - WikipediaGiovanni di Pietro di Bernardone ( c. 1181 – 3 October 1226), known as Francis of Assisi, [b] was an Italian mystic, poet and Catholic friar who founded the religious order of the Franciscans. He was inspired to lead a Christian life of poverty as a beggar [7] and itinerant preacher.
- Frances of Rome - WikipediaFrancesca Bussa de' Leoni (1384 – March 9, 1440), known as Frances of Rome Obl.S.B. ( Italian: Francesca Romana; Latin: Francisca Rōmāna ), was an Italian Catholic mystic, organizer of charitable services and a Benedictine oblate who founded a religious community of oblates, who share a common life without religious vows. She was canonized in 1608.
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