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ANSWER: “A HEALTHY FAMILY LIFE REQUIRES FREQUENT USE OF THREE PHRASES: ‘MAY I?, THANK YOU, AND I’M SORRY.’” —POPE FRANCIS
Pope Francis
Born December 17, 1936 • Passed April 21, 2025 • Aged 88
Overview
Pope Francis was the head of the Catholic Church from 2013 to 2025 and the first pope from the Americas.
Early Life
He was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to a family of Italian immigrants.
Religious Path
He joined the Jesuit order in 1958 and was ordained a priest in 1969, later rising through church leadership roles.
Papacy
He was elected pope in 2013, becoming the first Jesuit pope and the first from Latin America.
Leadership Style
He was known for his humility, focus on the poor, and emphasis on dialogue and reform within the Church.
Legacy
His papacy emphasized compassion, inclusion, and global issues such as poverty, migration, and environmental care.
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