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Pope Francis
Leader, Roman Catholic ChurchBirth DetailsDecember 17, 1936 | Buenos Aires, Argentina
NationalityCitizen of Vatican City
LeaguePolitician
EducationDiocesan Seminary, Villa Devoto, Buenos Aires; Novitiate of the Society of Jesus; Studies of the Humanities, Chile; Degree in Philosophy, Colegio de San José, San Miguel; Degree in Theology, Colegio de San José
Pope Francis’s Journey so far ...
Before you go ...
- After completing his studies in philosophy, Pope Francis taught literature and psychology for a year at the Immaculate Conception College in Santa Fé in 1964
- He then moved to teach those subjects at the Colegio del Salvatore in Buenos Aires in 1966
- In 1969, he was ordained a priest and after completing his training, became a Jesuit in 1973
- He was also appointed as the superior of the province of the Jesuits in Argentina in 1973 and continued in the role till 1979
- In 1980, he became the rector of the Colegio de San José and simultaneously, also served as a parish priest in San Miguel
- After completing his doctoral thesis in Germany in 1986, he served as a spiritual director and confessor for a few years
- In 1992, he was ordained auxiliary bishop of Buenos Aires
- He was made the coadjutor archbishop of Buenos Aires in 1997 and was raised to the rank of archbishop the following year
- In 2001, Pope John Paul II made him a cardinal
- On March 13, 2013, he succeeded Pope Benedict XVI and was elected as the supreme pontiff or the pope by a conclave of 115 cardinals
- He was the first pope from South America and choose the name Francis in honour of St. Francis of Assisi
Before you go ...
- His right lung was partially removed at the age of 21 after he suffered from severe pneumonia
- Pope Francis was a part of the conclave that elected Pope Benedict XVI
Last Updated: 25/08/2021
Pope Francis News
Eight crew members of Baltimore ship crash to return to IndiaAfter a three-month wait, eight crew members of the MV Daki Cargo ship involved in the Baltimore bridge crash are returning to India, while others remain for litigation. A judge allowed their departure despite city motions to keep them in the US. The ship is set to leave for Norfolk, Virginia, with four crew members staying on board. Investigations continue with no charges made yet.
BioShock Movie: Here's all about production, release date, plot and castNetflix's BioShock movie adapts the 2007 game, set in the underwater city of Rapture. Directed by Francis Lawrence and written by Michael Green, the film aims to capture the game's unique setting and story. No release date or cast members are confirmed yet.
See when will Francis Ford Coppola's movie release in theaters? Here’s all about plot, cast and productionFrancis Ford Coppola's "Megalopolis," a sci-fi epic starring Adam Driver, will be released by Lionsgate in U.S. and Canadian theaters on September 27. The film, which premiered at Cannes, explores themes of urban reconstruction and political conflict.
Congress in Kerala apologises to Christians over controversial social media postOn Monday, the Congress in Kerala apologized to the Christian community following a social media post that mocked Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his recent meeting with Pope Francis. This post had sparked a political controversy in the state.
PM Modi invited Pope to India, hope his visit itinerary includes Goa: CM Pramod SawantPM Modi met Pope Francis on Friday on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Italy. "Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji met HH Pope Francis @Pontifex on the sidelines of G7 Summit in Italy. Hon'ble PM admired his commitment to serve the people and extended an invitation to Pope to visit Bharat, and we hope the visit includes Goa," Sawant said on X.
Modi, Meloni review progress of India-Italy strategic partnership on the sidelines of G7 SummitPrime Minister Narendra Modi met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Friday at the end of his day-long visit to Apulia in southern Italy. During the meeting, he expressed his gratitude to Meloni for inviting him to the G7 Summit.
G7 Summit: Pope Francis calls for ban on use of 'lethal autonomous weapons'Pope Francis, in his address at the G7 leaders' Summit in Italy, emphasized the dangers of artificial intelligence (AI) and called for a ban on 'lethal autonomous weapons'. The 87-year-old pontiff, attending his first Group of Seven meeting, highlighted the importance of human judgment in decision-making, cautioning against a future where people are reliant on machines for choices that impact their lives.
G7 Summit: PM Modi attends Outreach Session, meets Pope FrancisPM Modi met Pope Francis upon reaching the Summit after he was welcomed by Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni as India participated as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is attending the 'Outreach Session' of the Group of Seven (G7) Summit in Italy on Friday.PM Modi met Pope Francis upon reaching the Summit after he was welcomed by Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni as India participated as an 'Outreach Nation' in the G7 Summit.
- PM Modi hugs and greets Pope Francis at G7 Summit in Italy, watch!PM Narendra Modi met Pope Francis on Friday at the Outreach Session of the G7 Summit, which is underway in Apulia, Italy. He hugged the Pope and briefly greeted him. The Prime Minister is likely to have a separate meeting with the Pope on the sidelines of the summit. PM Modi hugs and greets Pope Francis at G7 Summit in Italy, watch!
Pope Francis calls at G7 for ban on 'lethal autonomous weapons'Pope Francis called on Friday for a ban on "lethal autonomous weapons", when he addressed the G7 leaders' summit in Italy on the perils of artificial intelligence. "In light of the tragedy that is armed conflict, it is urgent to reconsider the development and use of devices like the so-called 'lethal autonomous weapons' and ultimately ban their use," the pope said.
G7 leaders tackle the issue of migration on the second day of their summit in ItalyThe gathering in a luxury resort in Italy's southern Puglia region is also discussing other major topics, such as financial support for Ukraine, the war in Gaza, artificial intelligence, climate change, as well as China's industrial policy and economic security.
Pope Francis becomes the first pontiff to address the Group of Seven nations, talking about AIFrancis addressed the G7 and other invited countries at their annual summit in southern Italy. When he arrived, the room, which had been boisterous with delegations, went quiet as he greeted each of the G7 members and the expanded guest list.
Pope Francis will be the first pontiff to address a G7 summit. He's raising the alarm about AIFrancis will address G7 leaders on Friday at their annual gathering in southern Italy - a first for a pope. He intends to use the occasion to join the chorus of countries and global bodies pushing for stronger guardrails on AI following the boom in generative artificial intelligence kickstarted by OpenAI's ChatGPT chatbot.
China to dominate final day of G7, Pope to lead AI discussionsThe G7 leaders are concluding their annual summit with a focus on discussions about China, with a historic session featuring Pope Francis delving into the topic of artificial intelligence (AI). Alongside the Pope, ten other heads of state and government, such as the Prime Minister of India and the King of Jordan, are participating, as the G7 seeks to demonstrate inclusivity by inviting external voices into its deliberations, shedding its image as an exclusive club.
Critical Baltimore shipping channel reopens 11 weeks after bridge collapseThe main shipping channel into the Port of Baltimore, blocked by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, has reopened after 11 weeks of extensive cleanup.
Brace yourselves! A new The 'Hunger Games' book and movie is in the works!Scholastic announced Thursday that "Sunrise on the Reaping," the fifth volume of Collins' blockbuster dystopian series, will be published March 18, 2025.
Hunger Games prequel movie, novel to be released. Check dates, key detailsHunger Games prequel novel and movie are set to be released as the both the book's launch and film's premier dates have been announced.
Emirates boss says Boeing needs strong CEO to end crisisBoeing is looking for a new CEO after announcing that Dave Calhoun would step down by the end of the year following back-to-back crises exacerbated by the blowout of a loose door plug on an Alaska Airlines 737 MAX 9 jet in January.
'The Long Walk': Production to begin soon. Everything you may like to know about psychological thrillerStephen King shall be a part of this movie titled “The Long Walk” directed by Francis Lawrence. Lawrence will be adapting the movie from a book of the same name.
Pope homophobic slur row: Pope Francis issues rare apology. Here is everything you need need to knowVatican Pope Francis (Google Trends): Following Pope Francis' involvement in a controversy regarding an alleged use of a homophobic slur, the Vatican has formally apologized for purportedly employing a highly derogatory term in reference to the LGBT community. The official statement asserts that the Pope did not intend to utilize homophobic language and extends apologies to anyone who may have been offended by it.
Pope issues rare apology over reported homophobic slurPope Francis apologises for using a derogatory term towards the LGBT community, clarifying he did not intend to use homophobic language. The Vatican issued a rare public apology for the incident.
Pope used vulgar Italian word to refer to LGBT people, Italian newspapers reportPope Francis used a derogatory term towards the LGBT community in a closed-door meeting with Italian bishops, stating that gay people should not be priests, as reported by Italian media.
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Crashed ship that took down Baltimore bridge refloated, towed from channelThe removal of the Dali marked a significant step in the Port of Baltimore's recovery from the boat's March 26 collision with one of the bridge's support pillars. The bridge's collapse killed six road workers and hindered traffic through the busiest port for car shipments in the U.S.
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