Pope Francis - Wikipedia
WEBPope Francis (Latin: Franciscus; Italian: Francesco; Spanish: Francisco; born Jorge Mario Bergoglio; [b] 17 December 1936) is head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State.
Pope Francis - Age, Quotes & Facts - Biography
WEBApr 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.
Pope Francis turns 87: one of the oldest popes in Church history
WEBDec 17, 2023 · Pope Francis celebrates his 87th birthday on Sunday, Dec. 17, the third Sunday of Advent, as he continues to reign as the oldest pope in the past century and one of the oldest popes in the...
Francis turns 85, becoming one of history’s ... - Los Angeles Times
WEBDec 17, 2021 · Pope Francis celebrates his 85th birthday Friday — the same age that his predecessor, Benedict XVI, was when he retired.
Pope Francis | Biography - Catholic News Agency
WEBPope 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 mother was a housewife of Italian...
Francis | Biography, Pope, Laudato Si’, Roman Catholic Church,
WEBMar 13, 2013 · Francis ushered in a new era of leadership of the Roman Catholic Church when he was elected pope in 2013. As the first pope from the Western Hemisphere, the first from South America, and the first from the Jesuit order, Francis has brought many reforms to the church and a reputation for humility.
4 things to know about Pope Francis on his 86th birthday
WEBAs Francis turns 86 on Dec. 17, his 10th birthday as pope, here are four things to know about him. 1. Pope Francis has dealt with more health problems in 2022. Pope Francis has spent most of the...
Pope Francis | USCCB
WEBQuick Facts. 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.
Francis - Vatican
WEBBeginning Pontificate: 13,19.III.2013: Secular Name: Jorge Mario Bergoglio: Birth: Buenos Aires (Argentina) Website: http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en.html
Biography | Francis - Vatican
WEBFRANCIS. The first Pope of the Americas Jorge Mario Bergoglio hails from Argentina. The 76-year-old Jesuit Archbishop of Buenos Aires is a prominent figure throughout the continent, yet remains a simple pastor who is deeply loved by his diocese, throughout which he has travelled extensively on the underground and by bus during the 15 years of ...
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