Was There a Franciscan Pope?

Pope Nicholas IV (Latin: Nicolaus IV; 30 September 1227 – 4 April 1292), born Girolamo Masci, was head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 22 February 1288 to his death. He was the first Franciscan to be elected pope.

How many Franciscan Popes have there been?

There have been 19 Franciscan popes.

Was Pope Francis a Franciscan monk?

Pope Francis will bring a Jesuit intellectualism into the papacy. After all, he was trained in Germany and taught theology himself. But by choosing the name Francis, he is also affirming the power of humility and simplicity. ... It was a scene that was both Jesuit and Franciscan because it was so deeply Christian.