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Black, the color of his shoes, has no official symbolism, though Richardson pointed out that Franciscan friars, who preach poverty and charity, are known to wear black shoes and sandals.
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Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
Francis sought to follow his namesake, St. Francis of Assisi, the 13th-century Italian friar renowned for poverty, peace, and care of creation.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
Image Fra Angelico, the Renaissance artist and Dominican friar who was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 1982, may be the best known.
—Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Solidarity with the Santo Spirito friars is growing.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
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Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2025
Francis sought to follow his namesake, St. Francis of Assisi, the 13th-century Italian friar renowned for poverty, peace, and care of creation.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
Image Fra Angelico, the Renaissance artist and Dominican friar who was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 1982, may be the best known.
—Elisabetta Povoledo, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Solidarity with the Santo Spirito friars is growing.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Friar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/friar. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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friar
noun
fri·ar
ˈfrī(-ə)r 
: a member of a Roman Catholic religious order for men
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