Remembering Pope Francis
Pope Francis was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17, 1936, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He felt the call of God and was ordained a Jesuit priest on December 13, 1969. He was elected pope on March 13, 2013. In Rome, Pope Francis, or Francisco, was known as il Papa, which means Father. The pope is the Bishop of Rome and the leader of the worldwide Catholic Church. He lives in Vatican City, which is a municipality inside the city of Rome. In his time as pope, Francis shared a vision of Church that emphasizes hope, mercy, and care for each other. Pope Francis was the first Jesuit pope. He entered eternal life on April 21, 2025. |
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Name: Jorge Mario Bergoglio Born: December 17, 1936 Where: Buenos Aires, Argentina Family: He was the eldest of five children, born to Italian emigrants who settled in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Ordained: December 13, 1969 Order: the Society of Jesus, the Jesuits Became Pope: March 13, 2013 Entered Eternal Life: April 21, 2025
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A Prayer Service in Memory of Pope Francis
Pay tribute to our joyful shepherd in faith with a prayer service. Finding God EverywherePope Francis was a Jesuit priest and followed an approach to spirituality that was founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola. Ignatian spirituality is rooted in our awareness that God can be found in everyone, every place, and in everything. On a sheet of paper, write where you find God in your everyday life, whether it’s in people you know, places you visit, or things you enjoy. If you choose, share your list with your family or friends. |
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Dear Pope Francis: The Pope Answers Letters from Children Around the WorldSmall children have BIG questions. In Dear Pope Francis, Pope Francis answers thirty questions from children around the world. |
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The Church of Mercy: A Vision for the ChurchReaders get a first-hand look at Pope Francis’s vision of the good news of Christian hope and mercy.[Read more...] |
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Pope Francis: Why He Leads the Way He LeadsChris LowneyBest-selling author Chris Lowney delves into what made Pope Francis who he is today and the impact of his Jesuit formation. |
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Pope Francis: Life and RevolutionElisabetta PiquéPope Francis: Life and Revolution offers unique insights into how the Pope thinks and feels; his work for the poor; and his vision for the Church. |
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First Belong to GodReaders will embark on a unique retreat experience guided by Pope Francis himself, delving into his teachings through the lens of Ignatian spirituality that has influenced him. |
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Sharing the Wisdom of TimeA collection of personal stories in which grandparents and elders from around the world share from their "reservoirs of wisdom" to inspire and guide. |
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On LoveIn On Love Pope Francis uses Scripture to connect us to his abiding belief that we were created to be God's instruments of love in the world.. |
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On FaithIn On Faith, Pope Francis draws on stories from the Old and New Testaments and examples from his own life to show that faith, like hope, is rooted in love. |
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Embracing the Way of Jesus: Reflections from Pope Francis on Living Our FaithReflections from Pope Francis on what it really means to be a disciple of Jesus today, and how that identity should guide our every thought and action.[Read more...] |
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The Joy of Discipleship: Reflections from Pope Francis on Walking with ChristReflections from Pope Francis on what it means to be a true disciple of Jesus, and how discipleship can frame and form our everyday lives as Christians. |
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Walking with Jesus: A Way Forward for the ChurchIn Walking with Jesus: A Way Forward for the Church, Pope Francis urges us to make Jesus central in our individual lives and in the collective life of the Church—to walk toward him, and ultimately to walk with him, at all times and in all places. |
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Pope Francis SaysWith inspiring words and vibrant illustrations, Pope Francis Says… shows children how to live as Christians and know they are loved by God. |
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El Papa Francisco diceCon palabras llenas de inspiración y preciosas ilustraciones, El Papa Francisco dice… muestra a los niños la forma de vivir como cristianos y les hace saber que Dios los ama. |
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Sobre la esperanzaEl Papa Francisco ofrece un mensaje simple y transformador: el amor de Dios nos ofrece la gracia de una esperanza duradera y sustentadora, sin importar lo oscuro o confuso de nuestra situación. |
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Querido Papa Francisco: El Papa responde a las cartas de niños de todo el mundoLos niños pequeños tienen GRANDES preguntas. En Querido Papa Francisco, el Papa Francisco responde directamente a las preguntas de niños de todo el mundo. |
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El Papa Francisco: vida y revoluciónElisabetta PiquéEl Papa Francisco: vida y revolución ofrece una visión única de la forma de pensar y sentir del Papa, de cómo trabaja en favor de los pobres y de su visión para la Iglesia. |
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Sobre la amorEn Sobre el amor, el Papa Francisco usa las Escrituras para conectarnos con su perdurable creencia de que fuimos creados por Dios para ser sus instrumentos de amor en el mundo. |
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Sobre la feEn Sobre la fe, el Papa Francisco toma ejemplos del Antiguo y Nuevo Testamento y de su propia vida para mostrarnos que la fe, al igual que la esperanza, está enraizada en el amor. |
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If you could ask Pope Francis one question, what would it be? In Dear Pope Francis, the Pope answers questions from children around the world. Learn more about the Pope’s book for children. |