Religious Leader

Pope Francis

Pope Francis is the head of the Catholic Church, the bishop of Rome and sovereign of the Vatican City State.

Pope Francis
Full Name
Jorge Mario Bergoglio
Age
87
Birth Date
December 17, 1936
Zodiac
Sagittarius
Born
Argentina
Height
5' 7"

Popularity

Fame Level
% of people who know them
95%
Liked by
53%
Neutral
26%
Disliked by
21%

About

Pope Francis is the 266th and current pope of the Roman Catholic Church. As the leader of the Church, he has consistently championed inclusivity and openness to people from all backgrounds and faith traditions. His frequent speeches and lectures on human rights, world peace, and global equity have helped define the tone of the modern papacy.

Pope Francis Timeline

1936
Pope Francis is Born
On December 17, 1936, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, later known as Pope Francis, was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
1958
Joins the Jesuits
At the age of 21, Bergoglio entered the Society of Jesus as a novice.
1969
Ordained as a Priest
Bergoglio was ordained as a Catholic priest by Archbishop Ramón José Castellano.
1998
Becomes Archbishop of Buenos Aires
Bergoglio was appointed as the Archbishop of Buenos Aires.
2001
Elevated to Cardinal
Pope John Paul II made Bergoglio a cardinal, assigning him the Roman church of San Roberto Bellarmino.
2013
Elected as Pope
On March 13, 2013, Bergoglio was elected as Pope, choosing the papal name Francis.
2015
Publishes Encyclical on Climate Change
Pope Francis published his second encyclical, Laudato si', focusing on climate change and environmental responsibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Pope Francis birthday?

Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church and the Vatican City, was born on December 17, 1936 and is currently 86 years old. He is best known for his progressive and compassionate viewpoints on various social and political issues, which have led to more open dialogues among traditionalist and modern thinkers.

What is the Net Worth of Pope Francis?

Pope Francis has an estimated net worth of $16M. Much of Pope Francis' wealth can be attributed to investments and donations to charitable organizations. Additionally, his wealth has been built up from donations to the Catholic Church as well as income from religious ceremonies.

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