Eye Color. Eye color is based on the number and color of pigment granules (Melanin) in our eyes. These granules range in color from neutral to very dark brown. The darker the pigment, the darker the eyes. And fewer granules result in lighter eyes.
Pope Francis is the son of Regina Maria Sivori (Gogna), who was born in Argentina, of Italian descent, and of Mario Giuseppe Gergoglio Vasallo, who was born in Turin, Piedmont, Italy.
Name Day Traditions in Italy. Hubby surprised me with a name day gift today. Today is the feast of Saint Francis (San Francesco in Italy). Those of us named Francesco and Francesca celebrate our name day (onomastico in Italian) today. This is a religious celebration, and you might have heard about the Pope (who took Francis/Francesco as his Pope name) marking the occasion with a trip to his namesakeâs birthplace, Assisi.