Pope Francis
B- Birthday
- December 17, 1936
- Age
- 89
- Height
- 0'0" (0 cm)
- Net Worth
- $0M
About
Pope Francis served as head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City from March 13, 2013 until his death in 2025. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Argentina, he was the first Jesuit pope, the first from the Americas, and the first from the Southern Hemisphere. He was also the first pope born or raised outside Europe since the 8th-century Syrian Pope Gregory III. Pope Francis was known for his humility, emphasis on mercy and compassion, concern for the poor, and efforts to reform the Catholic Church, though his papacy also faced controversies regarding clergy sexual abuse and theological disputes.
Career Timeline
Ordained as a Priest
Jorge Mario Bergoglio is ordained a priest, beginning his religious career.
Auxiliary Bishop of Buenos Aires
Bergoglio becomes auxiliary bishop, rising in the Church hierarchy.
Archbishop of Buenos Aires
Bergoglio becomes archbishop, known for his humble lifestyle and advocacy for the poor.
Elevated to Cardinal
Pope John Paul II elevates Bergoglio to cardinal, increasing his influence within the Church.
Elected as Pope Francis
Bergoglio is elected pope, taking the name Francis and becoming the head of the Catholic Church.
Publishes Laudato si'
Pope Francis publishes the encyclical Laudato si' on climate change and care for creation.
Death
Pope Francis dies, ending a transformative papacy. He has no personal net worth as he is a member of the clergy.
