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Pope Francis

1936–2025 · 20th century · Also known as Jorge Mario Bergoglio

Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, was a Jesuit who served as Archbishop of Buenos Aires from 1998 and was elected pope on 13 March 2013. He was the first pope from the Americas and the first Jesuit pope, and his pontificate stressed care for the poor, migrants and the environment. He died on 21 April 2025.

Pope Francis
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