After a heavy blow to his head, the young Fransiscus is touched by Mercy. Therefore he resolutely leaves his old life in order to preach the Holy Gospel Truth to the people. Through his pure and simple belief, he soon wins the trust of people and animals as well as the Pope.
Fo has created a wonderful burlesque satire, adding plenty of humanity and psychology, which invokes both laughter and sympathy for this eager preacher.
