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Jorge Mario Bergoglio is born
Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, as Jorge Mario Bergoglio from Italian immigrants that moved to Argentina. -
Becomes ill
Jorge becomes ill due to a bad case of pneumonia at age 21. Due to this, part of his lung has to be removed. -
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Education
Bergoglio enrolls into San Miguel Seminary to study philosophy. -
Becomes a Priest
Jorge is ordained as a priest -
Final Vows
Jorge takes his final vows as a Jesuit. -
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Becomes Superior of Society Of Jesus In Argentina
Jorge becomes the head of the Jesuit order in Argentina for six years. -
Becoming a Pope
An papal assembly was held toward the beginning of Spring,finding Pope Benedict's replacement. Jorge was elected and decided to change his name to Francis.