born 1936
Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17, 1936, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church, having been elected on March 13, 2013. He is known for his emphasis on humility, social justice, and interfaith dialogue, as well as his efforts to reform the Church and address issues such as climate change and inequality. Pope Francis is the first pope from the Americas and the Southern Hemisphere.