NEW : Pope Francis names himself in honor of St. Francis of Assisi , Vatican says . `` The new pope is sending a signal that this will not be business as usual . '' Comment: The new pope sends a signal `` this will not be business as usual , '' the analyst adds . Namesake St. Francis of Assisi is a most venerated figure .
NEW : Pope Francis names himself in honor of St. Francis of Assisi , Vatican says . Comment: The new pope sends a signal `` this will not be business as usual , '' the analyst adds . Namesake St. Francis of Assisi is a most venerated figure .