📚 Pope Francis (Jorge Mario Bergoglio)
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Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, was the 266th pope of the Catholic Church and the first Jesuit, first Latin American, and first pope from the Southern Hemisphere. Elected on March 13, 2013, he was known for his humility, deep concern for the poor, and emphasis on mercy, ecological responsibility, and pastoral care. Throughout his papacy, he called the Church to go out to the peripheries, foster interfaith dialogue, and be a field hospital for a wounded world. His teachings and gestures profoundly impacted the global Church, challenging the faithful to live the Gospel with simplicity and joy. He passed away on April 21, 2025, Easter Monday, leaving behind a legacy rooted in compassion and service.