Pope Francis
Birthday December 17, 1936
Birth Sign Sagittarius
Birthplace Buenos Aires, Argentina
Age 87 years old
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About
The 266th Pope of the Catholic Church who took over for Benedict XVI in March of 2013. He made waves throughout the world for his modern views on homosexuality and contraception.
Before Fame
Ordained a priest in 1969, he rose through the ranks to become Archbishop of Buenos Aires in 1998 and cardinal in 2001.
Trivia
In contrast to his predecessor's somewhat aloof style, he showed himself to be a people of the people, often mingling with the faithful.
Family Life
He was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the eldest of five children of Italian immigrants.
Associated With
It was Pope John Paul II who elevated him to the post of Cardinal in 2001.
