Francis studies systematic and fundamental theology, with a focus on how decolonial thought should inform both political theology and comparative theology. He graduated from John Carroll University (JCU) in 2018, majoring in theology and political science, before pursuing a Master of Arts at JCU in 2019. Upon completion, Francis served for two years with City Year in Cleveland before returning to graduate studies at the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry where he received an M.T.S.

Francis and his wife, Maria, recently welcomed their first child, Adelina; they live in Worcester with their two dogs.