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 turns 87: one of the oldest popes in Church history
WEBDec 17, 2023 · Fewer than 10 popes have served at the age of 87. Francis’ predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI, lived until the age of 95 but stepped down from the papacy less than two months before his 86th birthday.
Pope Francis - Age, Quotes & Facts - Biography
WEBApr 20, 2021 · Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church in March 2013, becoming Pope Francis. He is the first pope from the Americas.
Francis turns 85, becoming one of history’s ... - Los Angeles Times
WEBDec 17, 2021 · Pope Francis celebrated his 85th birthday Friday, a milestone made even more remarkable given the COVID-19 pandemic, his intestinal surgery over the summer and the weight of history: His...
Pope Francis Turns 87: One of the Oldest Popes in Church History
WEBDec 17, 2023 · As the 266th successor of St. Peter to the papacy, Francis will be the oldest bishop of Rome since Pope Leo XIII, the oldest pope in history, who served until his death in 1903 at the age of...
Biography | Francis - Vatican
WEBThe 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 his episcopal ministry.
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 · Belgium's appalling abuse legacy clouds pope's trip as survivors pen letter seeking reparations. Francis (born December 17, 1936, Buenos Aires, Argentina) ushered in a new era of leadership in the Roman Catholic Church …
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.
Everything you need to know about Pope Francis - Vox
WEBJul 13, 2018 · Updated Aug 5, 2016, 12:23 PM PDT. Who is Pope Francis? Pope Francis is the 266th Bishop of Rome. Francis was elected to the papacy on March 13, 2013, to replace Benedict XVI, who resigned from...