Pope Francis
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Argentina
Nació en Buenos Aires · Falleció en Vatican City
Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17, 1936, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to Italian immigrant parents, was the first Jesuit, first Latin American, and first non-European pope in over a millennium. Elected on March 13, 2013, he chose the name Francis in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, emphasizing humility, care for the poor, migrants, and the environment—most notably through his encyclical Laudato si’. His papacy focused on mercy, social justice, interfaith dialogue, and church reform, making him a transformative and pastoral leader.
Obituario
Pope Francis passed away on April 21, 2025, Easter Monday, at age 88 in the Vatican, following health challenges including respiratory issues. His death marked the end of a groundbreaking pontificate that prioritized the marginalized and brought global attention to compassion and ecological stewardship; he was succeeded by Pope Leo XIV.