Jorge Bergoglio was born in Buenos Aires, one of the five children of an Italian railway worker and his wife. After studying at the seminary in Villa Devoto, he entered the Society of Jesus on March 11, 1958. Bergoglio obtained a licentiate in philosophy from the Colegio Máximo San José in San Miguel, and then taught literature and psychology at the Colegio de la Inmaculada in Santa Fe, and the Colegio del Salvador in Buenos Aires. He was ordained to the priesthood on December 13, 1969, by Archbishop Ramón José Castellano. He attended the Philosophical and Theological Faculty of San Miguel, a seminary in San Miguel. Bergoglio attained the position of novice master there and became professor of theology.
Impressed with his leadership skills, the Society of Jesus promoted Bergoglio and he served as provincial for Argentina from 1973 to 1979. He was transferred in 1980 to become the rector of the seminary in San Miguel where had had studied. He served in that capacity until 1986. He completed his doctoral dissertation in Germany and returned to his homeland to serve as confessor and spiritual director in Córdoba.
He is the first non-Italian pope since the Middle Ages he is the archbishop of Buenos Aires and bishop of Cordova he is also a clergyman/cleric/chaplain/lay minister cardinal and catholic priest elected since 2013 became Pope Francis took over as the head of the Roman Catholic Church succeeded Pope Benedict XVI(2005-13) after 8 years his real name was Jorge Ma.Bergoglio born in 12-17-1936 Buenos Aires Argentina the Pope of the 21st century pontiff of the poor people protector of unity peace and reconciliation throughout the world and emissary of all Catholics worldwide. Thanks for the information. From:Wayne
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since 2013 to preach the world and prayer for unity peace and reconciliation throughout the world. Thanks for the information. From:Wayne
Pope Francis visited the Philippines to see the Filipino people to preach and pray for peace and reconciliation and help the poor and the sick/handicapped people protect the innocent and save the world the papal visit lasted for 5 days/1week(1-15-2015/1-19-2015) they will be back by 1-25-2016 for a papal conference in Cebu City next year to revisited again since Pope John Paul II visit in 1981 to 1995 became a successful pope in world history. Thanks for the information. From:Wayne
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