Francis, son of a father

Tv2000, the television channel operated by the Italian Bishops’ Conference, is presenting a docu-series titled Francesco per davvero: Indagine sul santo di Assisi to mark the 800th anniversary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi.

Written and presented by Alessandro Sortino, the series examines Franciscan history and spirituality through the locations associated with the saint's life. The program portrays Francis as a human figure navigating personal weaknesses and the decision to live the Gospel. Sister Daniela Cancilla, founder of the Sisters of the Little Testament of Francis in Gubbio, appears in the series.

The series also details how the saint received his name. Although his mother, Donna Pica, baptized him with the name of the Baptist, his father, Pietro di Bernardone, named him Francesco.