Listed In: Spiritual & Religious Leaders
Birthdate: December 17, 1936
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Flores, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Died: April 21, 2025
Pope Francis, the first Jesuit pope, the first from the Americas and Southern Hemisphere, and the first non-European pope since the 8th century, has a diverse professional background. He worked as a chemist and technician before becoming a priest in 1969. Later, he served as Archbishop of Buenos Aires and was appointed a cardinal. As pope, he is renowned for his humility, emphasis on mercy, advocacy for the poor, commitment to interreligious dialogue, and leadership on social issues such as climate change and human rights.
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