St. Frances of Rome was a medieval mystic who devoted her life to serving the poor and sick. In this biography, J.M. Capes tells the story of her remarkable life, from her childhood in an aristocratic Roman family to her founding of the Oblates of Tor de' Specchi, a religious order dedicated to charitable works. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know...