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was born
: Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, into a family of Italian immigrants. He was the eldest of 5 children. -
21-08-57
, sick and lost part of a lung. -
11-03-58
entered the novitiate of the Society of Jesus. -
06-11-60
He made his first vows as a Jesuit. -
06-11-60
: Studied Humanities in Chile for a year and then philosophy at the Seminary of San Miguel, Argentina. -
06-08-64
He worked as a teacher in various Argentine schools. -
13-12-69
He was ordained days before turning 33 years of age. -
06-10-73
He made his final vows as a Jesuit. -
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: He was Provincial of the Jesuits in Argentina and Uruguay. -
08-09-85
Rector of the Maximum School and professor of theology. -
27--06-92
Was named Auxiliary Bishop of Buenos Aires. -
03-06-97
Was appointed Coadjutor Archbishop of Buenos Aires with right of automatic succession. -
28-11-98
It was installed Archbishop of Buenos Aires. -
21-02-2001
: It was created cardinal by Pope John Paul II. -
06-10-2001
storyteller was Deputy General Synod of Bishops in the Vatican. -
06-01-2005
Was elected president of the Argentine Episcopal Conference for a three-year term. -
06-03-2013
He was elected Pope of the Catholic Church. I took the name Francisco. -
2013 - 2015
- He denounced the frivolous spending within the Church
- He Invited to a boy with Down syndrome to make a turn with the Popemobile
- He hugged and kissed Vinicio Riva that has a rare genetic disease
- It was the first pope to speak out for the rights of homosexuals
- He made one of the most important Mass of the year in the chapel of a prison and kissed the feet of prisoners
- He spoke in favor of the protection of the Amazon rainforest and against exploitation by multinational
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