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Martin Luther, who in the 16th-century would reject Catholicism and become central to the Protestant Reformation, was a former Augustinian friar.
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Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 9 May 2025
Leo is also notable for being the first Augustinian friar to lead the church.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 9 May 2025
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.
—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
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Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 9 May 2025
Leo is also notable for being the first Augustinian friar to lead the church.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 9 May 2025
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.
—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
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“Friar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/friar. Accessed 22 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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