Is Mary mentioned in the Quran?
Mary, the mother of Jesus, is the only woman named in the Quran, and she's mentioned there more often than in the entire New Testament. A whole chapter, Surah Maryam, is named after her.
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- Which pope first took the name Francis?
“Pope Francis was the first pope to take the name Francis, choosing it in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi.”
Reference: Vatican
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What was Saint Francis of Assisi's real name?
Saint Francis of Assisi was born Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone around 1181, the son of a wealthy cloth merchant.
Who was the first pope?
The Catholic Church considers Saint Peter the first pope.