POPE
Pope Francis
Pope, Bishop of Rome
Pope Francis, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 2013–2025.
background
Pope Francis, the first pope from the Americas and the first Jesuit pope, emphasized mercy, care for the poor, and care for creation in the encyclicals Laudato Si' and Fratelli Tutti. He convened the Synod on Synodality and proclaimed the Jubilee of Mercy. His pontificate ended with his death in 2025.
summary
Pope Francis, who reigned as Roman Pontiff from 2013–2025.
papacy Start
2013
papacy End
2025
birth Name
Jorge Mario Bergoglio