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1 day ago · Francis (born December 17, 1936, Buenos Aires, Argentina) is the leader who ushered in a new era of the Roman Catholic Church when he was elected pope in 2013.
Pope Francis (Latin: Franciscus; Italian: Francesco; Spanish: Francisco; born Jorge Mario Bergoglio; 17 December 1936) is head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State.
Apr 20, 2021 · Pope Francis, who was born in Argentina, is the first pope to have come from the Americas. Pope Francis was nominated for the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize.
Jun 18, 2015 · Watch a mini biography of Pope Francis, the first Jesuit pope of the Roman Catholic church, whose historic appointment to the papacy in 2013 signified a huge...
Pope Francis is the first pope from the Americas and the first Jesuit Pope. Like Pope John Paul II, he is said to have a strong devotion to the Virgin Mary. He is also fond of St Therese of Lisieux and often includes a picture of her in his letter.
Pope Francis | Biography. Pope Francis was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on Dec. 17, 1936 in Buenos Aires. His father was a railway worker who immigrated to Argentina from Italy, and his...
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Beginning Pontificate: 13,19.III.2013: Secular Name: Jorge Mario Bergoglio: Birth: Buenos Aires (Argentina) Website: http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en.html
Pope Francis Biography Graphic. Timeline. 1936. December 17: Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Italian immigrant parents. 1957. At age 21, falls gravely ill; eventually severe pneumonia is diagnosed, right lung partially removed. 1958. March 11: Enters novitiate of the Society of Jesus. 1960. March 12: Takes first vows as Jesuit. 1961.
Pope Francis, also known as Jorge Mario Bergoglio, hails from Buenos Aires, Argentina, while most of history's other popes have called Europe their homeland (about 200 were from Italy alone). The 266th pope is also the first of the Jesuit faction to lead the church.
