The pope was a strong advocate for the poor and the environment and a towering figure on the world stage, addressing not just catholics. Pope francis[b] (born jorge mario bergoglio; Pope francis, born jorge bergoglio, was the first pope of the roman catholic church from latin america.
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The first pope from the western. Francis was the pope, the leader of the roman catholic church, from march 13, 2013, to april 21, 2025. [c] 17 december 1936 21 april 2025) was head of the catholic church and sovereign of vatican city.
Explore pope francis' messages, teachings, and activities on the official vatican website.