The life of Pope Francis
Perhaps the most progressive Catholic leader yet, he came from humble roots to lead the most powerful church in the world. This is the life of Pope Francis.
The head of the Catholic Church
“We lost the charm of dreaming together, and for this wealth, which is moved by hope, to go ahead, We have to walk together, we have to meet each other, we have to dream. Don't lose the charm of dreaming, take the risk of dream.”
He was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Argentina in 1936
His parents were both Italian immigrants. As a teenager, he had a case of life-threatening pneumonia, and had one of his lungs removed. In his youth, he worked as both a janitor and briefly as a nightclub bouncer. He attended technical school in Buenos Aires — and worked briefly as a chemical technician. One day, while walking past the San José de Flores Church in Buenos Aires, he decided to go in. He gave his confession and afterwards felt a strong calling to become a priest. At 22, he fell in love with a woman and briefly considered quitting the seminary. He decided to commit to the church, and at 32, he was ordained a Catholic priest. At 37, he served as the head of the Jesuit province of Argentina. During this time, a military coup in Argentina left the country under fascist rule. To this day, he is accused of remaining silent while priests, bishops, and thousands of others disappeared due to the military government.
At 62, he became the Archbishop of Buenos Aires
He was created a cardinal by Pope John Paul II at age 65. Just over a decade later, he was elected Pope — shortly after the shock resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. He chose the name Francis after Saint Francis of Assisi, who was known for his love of nature and concern for the poor. His papacy has been defined by his humility and his push to make the church more progressive. He’s praised climate change activists, supported the ordination of married priests, suggested the church be more tolerant of gay people. On this matter, he stated, “If someone is gay and he searches for the Lord and has good will, who am I to judge?” He also lifted secrecy rules around sexual abuse. He does not, however, support abortion or gay marriage. He’s one of the more globe-trotting popes having visited over 30 countries.
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40 comments
Bud H.
02/01/2020 01:09Jesus isn't a denomination he's our savior!
Diane H.
01/31/2020 14:24False Prophet
Natan C.
01/31/2020 03:29Tas bien pendejo
Alfonso C.
01/31/2020 01:48He's a pedophile it's been that way for 2,000 years
Celestino O.
01/30/2020 21:20Lean en la Biblia ellos vienen de los mismos sacerdotes que acusaron a Jesucristo asta matarle
Regina v.
01/30/2020 21:191 Timoteo 2:5 porque hay un solo Diosy un solo mediador entre Dios Y los hombres JESUCRISTO hombre
Nhuận K.
01/30/2020 07:24Really! Pope Francis, he supports the pedophiles! He's Saint of The Pedophiles
Gordon G.
01/30/2020 00:50Like a very significant small bad cops compare to the good cops, so do a very significant small bad priests compare to the good priests. The same for Baptists or any religious organization. You do not throw out the baby with the dirty bath water.
Rosynely H.
01/29/2020 22:25Amen Amen
Mark C.
01/29/2020 20:51He is fake
Bhutia L.
01/29/2020 10:23The two Pope best movie on Netflix
Noe R.
01/29/2020 03:11Gringas do you remember when the Evangelistas of Busch say that Irak have weapon of moss destruction 1 millions of irakis where kill hipócritas
Viola K.
01/28/2020 15:03😍
Michael J.
01/28/2020 09:20Worry about priest raping little boys
Erick J.
01/28/2020 07:35Never trust in a men trust in God he not not God
Erick J.
01/28/2020 07:35His not my dad so keep that to himslelf he just a regular person he not perfect to
Simone R.
01/28/2020 07:24Someone still promoting a nonsensical bronze age superstition cannot be called progressive.
Aj D.
01/28/2020 07:00Ahhh the chief Pedophile! He's to pedophiles what Trump is to white supremacist. 🙄
Ana L.
01/28/2020 06:27Yo creo en usted su Santidad Papa Francisco y la iglesia católica, respecto todas las religiones en todo el mundo, porque creo que hay un solo Dios, no hay dos, y el respeto se lo debemos a el. Que Dios lo bendiga Papa Francisco en salud, protección, sabiduría para ayudarnos a seguir los caminos de Dios Padre amado YAHWEH Misericordioso, Maravilloso, Poderoso, Perfecto, Omnipotente, Eterno, Universal. Amén 🙏🙏🙏 Gracias por su lindo mensaje su Santidad Papa Francisco
Geoff L.
01/28/2020 06:06He’s as much a pervert as the priests’ he oversees.