Pope Francis
266th Pope of the Catholic Church
Also called Jorge Bergoglio, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, and Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio

Pope Francis (Latin: Franciscus; Italian: Francesco; Spanish: Francisco; born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, 17 December 1936) is the 266th and current Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, a title he holds ex officio as Bishop of Rome, and sovereign of Vatican City. He chose Francis as his papal name in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi.

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Born:
December 17, 1936 (age 80) in Buenos Aires
Religion:
Roman Catholic Church
Education:
University of Buenos Aires (majored in Chemistry, General and with a Master's Degree degree)
Facultades De Filosofía Y Teología De San Miguel
Award Received:
Charlemagne Prize (in 2016)
Order of The Smile
Bambi Award (in 2016)
Personal Name:
Jorge Mario Bergoglio
Number:
266
Modern Birthplace:
Argentina
Papacy Start Age:
76
Occupation:
Writer
Chemists
Theologian
Catholic Priest
Papacy Began:
2013
Century:
21st
Latin Name:
Franciscus
Religious Order:
Jesuits
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Francis, born in modern day Argentina, was elected as Pope in the year 2013 when he was 76 years old. His reign ended in , serving as Pope. He was also a member of the Jesuits religious order.

Modern Birthplace:
Argentina
Number:
266
Papacy Start Age:
76
Century:
21st
Latin Name:
Franciscus
Papacy Began:
2013
Personal Name:
Jorge Mario Bergoglio
Religious Order:
Jesuits
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Age:
80
Birth Name:
Jorge Mario Bergoglio
Date of Birth:
December 17, 1936
Occupation:
Pope
Religion:
Catholic
Residence:
Vatican City
Twitter:
@Pontifex
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Born: December 17, 1936 (80 years old) in Buenos Aires, Argentina

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Top Songs: "Annuntio Vobis Gaudium Magnum!", "Cuidar el Planeda", and "Fazei o Que Ele Vos Disser!"

Pope Francis (Latin: Franciscus; Italian: Francesco; Spanish: Francisco; born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, 17 December 1936) is the 266th and current Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, a title he holds ex officio as Bishop of Rome, and sovereign of Vatican City. He chose Francis as his papal name in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi.

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Top Albums:
Wake Up!
Top Songs:
"Annuntio Vobis Gaudium Magnum!"
"Cuidar el Planeda"
"Fazei o Que Ele Vos Disser!"
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Named After:
Francis of Assisi
Native Language:
Spanish
Country of Citizenship:
Argentina
Work Location:
Rome
Holy See (Vatican City)
Buenos Aires
Coat of Arms:
Coat of Arms of Pope Francis
Languages Spoken, Written Or Signed:
English
Spanish
Latin
French
German
Portuguese
Italian
Ethnic Group:
Italian Argentines
Honorific Prefix:
His Holiness
Residence:
Holy See (Vatican City)
Buenos Aires
Position Held:
Pope (since March 13, 2013 and replaces Benedict XVI)
Cardinal (February 21, 2001—March 13, 2013)
Archbishop (February 28, 1998—March 13, 2013, replaces Antonio Quarracino, and replaced by Mario Aurelio Poli)
Auxiliary Bishop (May 20, 1992—June 3, 1997)
Coadjutor Bishop (June 3, 1997—February 28, 1998)
Titular Bishop (May 20, 1992—June 3, 1997, replaces Theodor Hubrich, and replaced by Mieczysław Cisło)
Father:
Mario José Bergoglio
Mother:
Regina María Sívori
Religious Order:
Society of Jesus
Consecrator:
Antonio Quarracino
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