His choice of the name Francis is very interesting. Of Italian ancestry, perhaps he has had a devotion to St Francis of Assisi, or is he ‘reaching out’ from the Jesuit order to all of the Franciscans who are devoted Catholics in this 21st Century.
Waiting to learn more about this choice...
Yes, the first thought would be - ah St. Francis of Assisi... But maybe not. Be interested to hear more.