Pope Francis is the first Pope of the Americas Jorge Mario Bergoglio hails from Argentina. The 76-year-old Jesuit Archbishop of Buenos Aires is a prominent figure throughout the continent, yet remains a simple pastor who is deeply loved by his diocese, throughout which he has travelled extensively on the underground and by bus during the 15 years of his episcopal ministry. Read more about Pope Francis here.

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December 17, 1936

Pope Francis Birthday

Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires

March 11, 1958

Pope Francis Society of Jesus

Enters the Novitiate of the Society of Jesus

December 13, 1969

Pope Francis Ordination

Ordained as a priest

May 20, 1992

Pope Francis Elected Bishop

Elected Auxiliary Bishops of Buenos Aires and titular Bishop of Auca

June 3, 1997

Pope Francis Elected Coadjutor Archbishop

Elected Coadjutor Archbishop of Buenos Aires

February 28, 1998

Pope Francis Succeeded to the See

Succeeded to the See of Buenos Aires

February 21, 2001

Pope Francis Elevation

Elevated to the Sacred College of Cardinals

March 13, 2013

Pope Francis Election

Elected Pope

March 19, 2013

Pope Francis Inauguration

Inauguration of Pontificate