The Life of Pope Francis, in Photos
Images of the remarkable life of first Pope to come from the Americas
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Pope Francis, the first pontiff to come from the Americas, died today at the age of 88. Born in Argentina, Jorge Mario Bergoglio first joined the Catholic priesthood in 1969. He was named the archbishop of Buenos Aires in 1998 and was elected pope in 2013, choosing the papal name of Francis. As the new head of the Catholic Church, Francis brought an openness to debate; a renewed focus on the dignity and rights of immigrants, the poor, and Indigenous peoples; and more accommodating views toward LGBTQ issues—though he stopped short of urging significant changes in Church doctrine. Denouncing wasteful consumption, Francis also championed a moral view on environmental issues and our responsibility to care for our planet and one another. Gathered here is a collection of images from the life of Pope Francis.
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