Jorge Mario Bergoglio, known as Pope Francis, is the current Pope of the Catholic Church and the first non-European Pope in the history of the Church. He was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on December 17, 1936. He was ordained a priest in 1969 and after serving in various positions in the church in Argentina, he was appointed archbishop of Buenos Aires in 1998. In 2013, he was elected Pope following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, taking the name Francis. During his papacy, he has advocated for peace, social justice and solidarity with the poor and marginalized. It has also taken steps to modernize the Catholic Church and promote unity among different Christian denominations.
His journey as a priest
After being ordained a priest in 1969, Jorge Mario Bergoglio served in various positions in the church in Argentina. During the early years of his ministry, he served as a chaplain in several parishes in Buenos Aires, as well as in a hospital. In 1973, he was appointed professor of theology at St. Michael’s Faculty of Theology and in 1980, he became rector of the institution.
In 1992, he was appointed auxiliary bishop of Buenos Aires and in 1998, he was appointed archbishop of Buenos Aires, one of the church’s most important positions in Argentina. During his time as archbishop, Bergoglio was noted for his dedication to society’s poor and marginalized and for his focus on simplicity and humility in his ministry.
In 2005, he was elected president of the Argentine Episcopal Conference and in 2011, he was elected president of CELAM, the Conference of Catholic Bishops of Latin America and the Caribbean. He was elected pope in 2013, following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, adopting the name Francis.
Family life of Pope Francis
Little is known about the family life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who is known as Pope Francis. It is known that he is the youngest of five siblings and that his family is of Italian origin. His father, Mario José Bergoglio, was a railroad worker and his mother, Regina Maria Sivori, was a housewife. His parents met in a parish in Buenos Aires, where his father worked as a volunteer and his mother attended Mass.
There is no information that Pope Francis has a wife or children. During his time as a priest and bishop, he has dedicated his life to the Catholic Church and to serving those in need.
His service as Pope of the Catholic Church
Since his election as pope in 2013, Francis has led the Catholic Church with a focus on peace, social justice and solidarity with the poor and marginalized. He has advocated the defence of human rights, the fight against poverty and social exclusion, and the protection of the environment.
It has taken steps to modernize the Catholic Church, promoting greater participation of women and youth in the life of the church, and has sought to promote unity among different Christian denominations. He has also led efforts to combat corruption and opacity in church administration, and has taken steps to address the crisis of sexual abuse committed by priests and the need to protect minors.
In addition, Pope Francis has been an advocate for refugee rights and has called on world leaders to do more to help those displaced by war and poverty. He has also advocated for peace in various conflicts globally and has led campaigns to promote nonviolence and dialogue as a means of resolving conflicts.
In short, Pope Francis has led the Catholic Church with a focus on social justice, solidarity with the poor and marginalized, and the promotion of unity and peace.
Travels of Pope Francis
Since his election as pope in 2013, Francis has made numerous trips and visits to countries around the world. His travels have as their main objective to strengthen the relationship between the Catholic Church and local communities, as well as to promote peace, justice and solidarity.
In his first years as pope, he visited Latin American countries, such as Brazil, Ecuador, Bolivia and Paraguay, as well as countries in Europe, Asia and Africa. He has also visited Italy, his family’s home country, several times. In 2016, he made a historic trip to Mexico, where he met with indigenous leaders and visited some of the country’s poorest communities.
In his papacy he has also visited several countries in Asia, including South Korea, the Philippines and Sri Lanka, and Africa, such as Egypt, Kenya and Mozambique. He has also visited several European countries, including Poland, Portugal and Ireland.
In his travels, Pope Francis has spoken on important issues such as peace, social justice, the protection of human rights and the protection of the environment, and has found great reception among local communities.
