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800 years after his death, the legends and legacy of Francis of Assisi endure

By Vanessa Corcoran, Adjunct Professor of History, Georgetown University

Medieval texts and frescoes show how Francis of Assisi’s legends formed – and why his call to poverty and care for creation still resonates.

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