Pope Francis was the head of the Catholic Church. His full name was Jorge Mario Bergoglio. He was born on 17 December 1936 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He was also a Catholic priest and the sovereign of the Vatican City State. He also served as President of the Argentine Episcopal Conference. He was a respected person.
Pope Francis Dies at 88
Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88 on Easter Monday, 21 April 2025, at 07:35 AM CEST. Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced his death on the Vatican’s TV channel and in a video statement. He passed away due to complications from double pneumonia and a complex lung infection. He had been hospitalised since 14 April 2025 at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital.
Pope Francis Career
He studied at Wilfrid Barón de los Santos Ángeles in sixth grade. He completed his secondary education from Escuela Técnica Industrial Nº 27 Hipólito Yrigoyen. He graduated with a chemical technician’s diploma. He completed higher education from the College of San José in Buenos Aires. He studied Theological and Jesuit Studies at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. He completed advanced education in philosophy and theology. Initially, he worked in the food section of Hickethier-Bachmann Laboratory. He also served as Provincial Superior of the Society of Jesus in Argentina from 1973 to 1979. He was the head of the Catholic Church. He received various awards, including the Charlemagne Prize, Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction (2025), Cinema for Peace Honorary Award, Zayed Award for Human Fraternity, International Charlemagne Prize, and PETA’s Person of the Year.
Pope Francis Net Worth
He had a net worth of $16 million. He earned through global donations and charitable works. He often donated his salary or any gifts. He helped poor and helpless people. He lived a simple life.
Pope Francis Family
His father was Mario José Bergoglio, who worked as a railway accountant. His mother was Regina María Sívori. He had four siblings named Maria Elena Bergoglio, Oscar Adrián Bergoglio, Marta Regina Bergoglio, and Alberto Horacio Bergoglio.
