Human: Where did Pope Francis get his name? Assistant: 
Pope Francis is named after Saint Francis of Assisi. He was born in 1936, and was elected pope in 2013. Saint Francis of Assisi was a 12th century Italian friar and preacher who devoted his life to helping the poor and to promoting peace. He is remembered for his work as a preacher and for his sermons, which are considered to be among the most important documents of the Catholic Church.