Pope Francis - Wikipedia
Pope Francis (Latin: Franciscus; Italian: Francesco; Spanish: Francisco; born Jorge Mario Bergoglio; [b] 17 December 1936) is the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State.
Pope Francis kicks off a yearlong Jubilee that will test his stamina ...
1 day ago · Pope Francis is helped by masters of ceremonies Massimiliano Matteo Boiardi, left, and Diego Giovanni Ravelli, right, as he presides over the Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at The Vatican, Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2024, after opening the basilica’s holy door marking the start of the Catholic jubilar year 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
Pope Calls for Peace on Christmas as Church Begins Jubilee Year ...
7 hours ago · Pope Francis’ Christmas message was a plea for reconciliation, peace and care for others. By Elisabetta Povoledo Elisabetta Povoledo is a reporter based in Rome, covering Italy, the Vatican and ...
Pope at Christmas Urbi et Orbi: May we become pilgrims of hope, …
7 hours ago · At midday on Christmas morning, Pope Francis gave his customary Christmas greetings and message from the central loggia of Saint Peter's Basilica before the crowds in the square and live to people watching around the world via media. At the conclusion, he imparted his blessing "Urbi et Orbi" - to the city and the world as he also does on Easter ...
Pope Francis at 88: Age-old wisdom, intergenerational dialogue …
Dec 17, 2024 · Pope Francis, who celebrates his 88th birthday today, has become one of the oldest-serving popes in the Catholic Church’s 2,000-year history.
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Pope Francis - Age, Quotes & Facts - Biography
Apr 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,
Mar 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.
Biography | Francis - Vatican
francis 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 ...
Francis - Vatican
Beginning Pontificate: 13,19.III.2013: Secular Name: Jorge Mario Bergoglio: Birth: Buenos Aires (Argentina) Website: http://w2.vatican.va/content/francesco/en.html