Francisco Cortés
Francisco Cortés, affectionately known as Paquito, is a Jesuit who has maintained a significant connection with the Colegio Javier in Guayaquil, Ecuador. He was notably in the news due to his friendship with Pope Francis, who made a special visit to the school on July 5, 2015, to reconnect with him and engage with the school community. This visit was celebrated by students and faculty alike, highlighting the enduring bond between Cortés and the Jesuit values that guide their mission.
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Recent news mentions
Francisco Cortes assisted in a goal for 'Cartagena' against 'Kairat'.
Лига чемпионов: чем закончились решающие матчи Казахстана за выход в полуфинал: 07 марта 2026, 06:36
Kazakhstan· 2026-03-07
Francisco Cortes was involved in a controversial moment leading to a penalty against Croatia.
Hrvati v »domačih« Stožicah namučili Špance, ki gredo v finale s sosedi
Slovenia· 2026-02-04
Francisco Cortés was mentioned as one of the Jesuit fathers who met with Pope Francisco.
‘Su paso fue una bendición’: casulla y silla que usó Francisco en Guayaquil se atesoran en el santuario de la Divina Misericordia | Comunidad | Guayaquil
Ecuador· 2025-04-24
Francisco Cortés, more commonly known as Paquito, was a friend of Pope Francis during his visit to the Javier school.
La visita del papa y la cita con Paquito se recuerdan con regocijo en el colegio Javier | Comunidad | GuayaquilEcuador· 2025-04-23
