In reality,” Francis said, “theatrical severity and sterile pessimism are often symptoms of fear and insecurity.
Pope Francis Denounces the Vatican Elite’s 'Spiritual Alzheimer’s'|Barbie Latza Nadeau|December 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But the greatest sin of all for Francis is perhaps that of careerism, chiding those who honor people rather than God.
Pope Francis Denounces the Vatican Elite’s 'Spiritual Alzheimer’s'|Barbie Latza Nadeau|December 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Francis is well into his seventies, looks it, has a mild demeanor and soft speaking style; but his rhetoric is electrifying.
How Pope Francis Became the World’s BFF|Jason Berry|December 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Certainly, when it comes to the theological community, Francis is in the minority.
Sorry, Internet: Pope Francis Didn't Open Paradise to Pets|Candida Moss|December 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Political Order and Political Decay Francis Fukuyama (Farrar, Straus, and Giroux) How are strong democratic states created?
The Best Big Ideas Of 2014|William O’Connor|December 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Francis was overjoyed to see George, and George delighted in the visible improvement of his brother.
Precaution|James Fenimore Cooper
Then the conversation ended, and the morning passed without the coming of Sir Francis.
Kept in the Dark|Anthony Trollope
“Well, don't you worry, Aunt Jane,” said Francis in a hearty voice.
Jane Field|Mary E. Wilkins Freeman
Such was the religious basis upon which Francis had lived up to this time.
Life of St. Francis of Assisi|Paul Sabatier
Francis went away, to build his chapel and sing in the Provençal speech hymns in honor of God and of love for his greatness.
Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 15|Various
British Dictionary definitions for Francis
Francis
/ (ˈfrɑːnsɪs) /
noun
Dick, full name Richard Stanley Francis . 1920–2010, British thriller writer, formerly a champion jockey. His books include Dead Cert (1962), The Edge (1988), and Come to Grief (1995)
Sir Philip . 1740–1818, British politician; probable author of the Letters of Junius (1769–72). He played an important part in the impeachment of Warren Hastings (1788–95)