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.
Francis | Biography, Pope, Laudato Si’, Roman Catholic Church,
WEBMar 13, 2013 · Francis (born December 17, 1936, Buenos Aires, Argentina) ushered in a new era of leadership in 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 …
Pope Francis | Biography - Catholic News Agency
WEBPope 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...
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 ...
Pope Francis - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBPope Francis (Jorge Mario Bergoglio) (Latin: Franciscus, Italian: Francesco, Spanish: Francisco; born on 17 December 1936) is the 266th [2] [3] and current pope of the Roman Catholic Church. He was elected on 13 March 2013.
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
The Life and Ministry of Pope Francis | USCCB
WEBMar 27, 2015 · Is elected pope by a conclave of 115 cardinals and takes the name Francis. He becomes the first pope from the Americas, the first Jesuit, the 266th pope in the history of the Catholic Church, and the 265th successor of St. Peter.
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