He refused the archbishopric of York in 1265, but was forced to become Bishop of Albano 8 years later.
Born near Orvieto with the name Giovanni di Fidanza, the subject of one of his best known writings gave him the name by which he is now known. He refused the archbishopric of York in 1265, but was forced to become Bishop of Albano 8 years later. One of the architects of the 14th Council of Lyons, he preached at the Mass of Reconciliation and died before the Orthodox church repudiated the union. FTP name this author of On the Poverty of Christ and the Life of Francis, the 1st minister-general of the Franciscan order and chief follower of St. Francis of Assisi.
Born near Orvieto with the name Giovanni di Fidanza, the subject of one of his best known writings gave him the name by which he is now known.
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