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Where did Pope Francis get his name?
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Pope Francis is named after Saint Francis of Assisi. He was born in 1936, and was elected pope in 2013. Saint Francis of Assisi was a 12th century Italian friar and preacher who devoted his life to helping the poor and to promoting peace. He is remembered for his work as a preacher and for his sermons, which are considered to be among the most important documents of the Catholic Church.