Pope Francis: Key dates in the life of the first Latin American pontiff

His life & legacy

Dec. 17, 1936: Jorge Mario Bergoglio is born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the eldest of five children to Mario Jose Bergoglio, an accountant from Italy, and Regina María Sívori, the daughter of Italian immigrants.

Pope Francis Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here is a look at the life of the late Pope Francis, the first non-European pontiff of the modern era. Personal Birth date: December 17, 1936 Death date: April 21, 2025 Birth place: Buenos Aires, Argentina Birth name: Jorge Mario Bergoglio Father: Mario Bergoglio Mother: Regina (Sivori) Bergoglio Religion: Roman Catholic Other Facts The first Jesuit pope. The first Latin American pope and the first from the America…

Catholic Mass in Buenos Aires honours Pope Francis after his death

Argentines gathered in Buenos Aires for a Mass after the death of Pope Francis at age 88 on Monday.

The life of Pope Francis

VATICAN CITY — Following are some of the major events of the life and ministry of Pope Francis, who has died at the age of 88. 1936 Dec. 17, 1936: Jorge Mario Bergoglio is born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the son of Italian immigrants. 1969 Dec. 13, 1969: Ordained a priest in the Jesuit. 1973 July 31, 1973: Becomes head of the Jesuits in Argentina. 1992 May 20, 1992: Appointed Bishop of Auca and Auxiliary of Buenos Aires. 1998 Feb. 28, 1998…

Argentina mourns loss of papal son

BUENOS AIRES - Grief-stricken Argentines massed at Buenos Aires Cathedral early Monday, to collectively mourn the loss of their late pontiff, compatriot and hero, Pope Francis.

Pope Francis: Key dates in the life of the first Latin American pontiff

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Key events in the life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis and died on Monday: Dec. 17, 1936: Jorge Mario Bergoglio is born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the eldest of five children to Mario Jose Bergoglio, an accountant from Italy, and Regina María Sívori, the daughter of Italian immigrants. Pope Francis dies day after Easter at age 88 Dec. 13, 1969: Ordained a priest with the Jesuit religious order, whic…