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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December 17, 1936 (age 80) in Buenos Aires
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University of Buenos Aires (majored in Chemistry, General and with a Master's Degree degree)
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Jorge Mario Bergoglio
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266
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Argentina
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76
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2013
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21st
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Franciscus
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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.
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Argentina
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266
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76
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21st
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| Latin Name: |
Franciscus
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| Papacy Began: |
2013
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Jorge Mario Bergoglio
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Jesuits
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80
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| Birth Name: |
Jorge Mario Bergoglio
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December 17, 1936
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Pope
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Catholic
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Vatican City
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@Pontifex
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Born: December 17, 1936 (80 years old) in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Top Album: Wake Up!
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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"Annuntio Vobis Gaudium Magnum!"
"Cuidar el Planeda"
"Fazei o Que Ele Vos Disser!"
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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)
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Regina María Sívori
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