Pope Francis
Biography
Pope Francis (Latin: Franciscus; Italian: Francesco; Spanish: Francisco; born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, 17 December 1936) is the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State since 2013. Francis is the first pope to be a member of the Society of Jesus, the first from the Americas, the first from the Southern Hemisphere, and the first pope from outside Europe since Gregory III, a Syrian who reigned in the 8th century.
- Known For: Acting
- Birthday: 1936-12-17
- Place of Birth: Buenos Aires, Federal District, Argentina
- Also Known As: Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Franciscus, Francesco, Francisco, Bishop of Rome
