Francisco Jorge Bergoglio
Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, is the current pope of the Roman Catholic Church, having assumed office in March 2013. He is known for his progressive views on social issues, emphasis on interfaith dialogue, and commitment to addressing the challenges of poverty and environmental degradation. Recently, he has been in the news due to his hospitalization since February 14 for pneumonia, during which he expressed his solidarity with those suffering from conflict around the world, emphasizing the absurdity of war from his hospital room.
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The Organization of American States honored Pope Francis for his legacy as a leader of the Vatican State.
Así fue el homenaje al papa Francisco en la OEA
Venezuela· 2025-05-08
Francisco, known as Jorge Bergoglio, is the Pope who engaged with journalists during his flight to Chile in January 2018.
El Papa que conocí: una charla a más de 10 mil metros de altura con Francisco, el hombre que nunca dejó de ser Jorge Bergoglio | Sumo pontífice en Perú | Chile | América del Sur | SOMOS
Peru· 2025-04-26
Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88, was a spiritual leader and guide for millions of people.
El mundo reacciona a la muerte del papa Francisco; sigue aquí el minuto por minuto
Mexico· 2025-04-21
Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church, passed away at the age of 88, receiving tributes for his work in defense of the poor and marginalized.
Líderes mundiais e autoridades religiosas prestam tributo ao Pontífice
Brazil· 2025-04-21
Pope Francis, Jorge Bergoglio, passed away and was remembered for his leadership of the Catholic Church.
"Conocerlo en su bondad y sabiduría fue un honor para mí", dijo Javier Milei
Argentina· 2025-04-21
Pope Francis has been hospitalized for three weeks due to double pneumonia and has experienced multiple respiratory crises.
El Vaticano informó que el Papa pasó una noche tranquilaVenezuela· 2025-03-07Pope Francis expressed heartfelt gratitude for the prayers for his health during his hospitalization.
Vaticano difunde audio del papa Francisco; con voz muy débil, agradece oraciones por su saludMexico· 2025-03-06Pope Francis, hospitalized since February 14 for bilateral pneumonia, expressed his feelings of being 'carried by all the people of God' and reaffirmed his message of peace.
Estável, papa Francisco envia mensagem do hospital: ‘Daqui, guerra parece ainda mais absurda’
Liechtenstein· 2025-03-03