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Francis

biographical name Fran·cis \ˈfran(t)-səs\

Definition of FRANCIS

1936–     originally Jorge Mario Bergoglio pope (2013–  )
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10 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. Francis
  2. Francis Case, Lake
  3. Francis Ferdinand
  4. Francis I
  5. Francis II
  6. Francis Joseph I
  7. Francis of Assisi
  8. Francis of Sales
  9. Saint Francis
  10. Saint Francis, Lake
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