Nigeria: 10 Key Things to Know About Late Pope Francis

Nigeria: 10 Key Things to Know About Late Pope Francis

Pope Francis's ascension to leadership was accompanied by many firsts. He is the first non-European leader of the Roman Catholic Church in over a millennium.

10 facts you probably didn't know about late Pope Francis

Tribune Online10 facts you probably didn't know about late Pope FrancisIn his youth, he enjoyed dancing the tango, "I like it a lot. It's something that comes from within me," Francis once said.10 facts you probably didn't know about late Pope FrancisTribune Online

Pope Francis' life was rich in events and interesting details.

‘Not Watched TV Since 1990’ — Ten Facts About Late Pope Francis

The Vatican announced Monday morning that Pope Francis, the beloved leader of the Catholic Church, has passed away at age 88. Francis, who ascended to the papacy in 2013 as one of the oldest pontiffs in Church history, died following weeks of health challenges. He had recently been discharged from a Rome hospital on March 23 after battling severe pneumonia affecting both lungs. His medical team reported that his condition had stabilised sufficie…

Ten interesting facts about Pope Francis

Compiled by Hans Ngala Was the first Pope from outside Europe since Pope Gregory III of Syria in the 8th century. He chose to become a Catholic priest after recovering from a severe illness He was made a Cardinal by Pope John Paul II in 2001. He and John Paul II died exactly 20 years and 2 weeks apart. John Paul died on 2 April 2005. He is known for having a less formal approach to the papacy than his predecessors by, for instance, choosing to …