Giovanni Bergoglio
Giovanni Bergoglio was the paternal grandfather of Pope Francis, born in 1884 in Portacomaro, a small town in the Asti province of Italy. He immigrated to Argentina in 1929, establishing a family that would eventually lead to the papacy of his grandson Jorge Mario Bergoglio. His life represents the immigrant experience and the enduring ties to his Italian heritage.
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Giovanni Bergoglio was the grandfather of Paus Fransiskus, who emigrated from Italy to Argentina in the 1920s.
Ketika Sejarah Membentuk Seorang Paus
Indonesia· 2025-05-10
Giovanni Bergoglio, the grandfather of Paus Fransiskus, moved from Italy to Argentina in 1929.
Basilika Santa Maria Maggiore, Peristirahatan Terakhir Paus FransiskusIndonesia· 2025-04-22
Giovanni Bergoglio, the grandfather of Paus Fransiskus, moved from Italy to Argentina in 1929.
Basilika Santa Maria Maggiore, Peristirahatan Terakhir Paus FransiskusIndonesia· 2025-04-22
Giovanni Bergoglio is the paternal grandfather of Pope Francis, born in Piemonte.
Papa Bergoglio, le origini Piemontesi e il rapporto speciale con la cugina Carla: «Per lui preparavo sempre la bagna cauda»
Italy· 2025-02-22
