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Francis grew up in a rich family in Assisi, Italy. As a young man he gave up his money and lived simply, helping the poor and the sick. Others joined him, and they became the Franciscans.

He is best known for his love of animals and nature. A famous story says he preached to a flock of birds, and he wrote a poem called the Canticle of the Creatures that thanks God for the sun, the moon and the animals. He is the patron saint of animals, and his feast day is October 4.