Pope Francis (C) arrives for a visit at the San Damian monastery on October 4, 2013 near Assisi. Pope Francis visits Assisi for the first time today to honour the saint whose name he adopted for a papacy aimed at promoting peace and helping the poor, the Vatican said. The pope will attend the feast of St Francis of Assisi (1182-1226) on that day, praying at the tomb of a saint who is widely loved in Italy. AFP PHOTO POOL / ANDREAS SOLARO