What would Francis of Assisi make of his fame today?

The Catholic saint renounced wealth and fame to become a mendicant friar. Yet over history, his teachings and life have inspired popes, Dante, and even Mussolini.

Published on RocksNews: 28 Sept 2026, 07:07 UTC
Updated: 28 Sept 2026, 07:07 UTC
Language: English

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The Catholic saint renounced wealth and fame to become a mendicant friar. Yet over history, his teachings and life have inspired popes, Dante, and even Mussolini.

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