Pope Francis was born on December 17, 1936 in Buenos Aires, Argentina and was elected as the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church in March of 2013. He has been widely praised for his progressive views on homosexuality and contraception, which have been seen as a departure from the traditional views of the Catholic Church.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $85 Million (2024)
About
The 266th Pope of the Catholic Church who took over for Benedict XVI in March of 2013. He made waves throughout the world for his modern views on homosexuality and contraception.
Before Fame
Ordained a priest in 1969, he rose through the ranks to become Archbishop of Buenos Aires in 1998 and cardinal in 2001.
Trivia
In contrast to his predecessor's somewhat aloof style, he showed himself to be a people of the people, often mingling with the faithful.
Family Life
He was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the eldest of five children of Italian immigrants.
Associated With
It was Pope John Paul II who elevated him to the post of Cardinal in 2001.
