Pope Francis

Pope Francis was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City from 13 March 2013 until his death in 2025. He was the first Jesuit pope, the first Latin American, and the first pope born or raised outside Europe since the 8th-century Syrian pope Gregory III.

• •Pope Francis worked as a bouncer in his youth.
• •Before becoming a priest, Pope Francis trained as a chemical technician.
• •Pope Francis is a big fan of tango dancing.
• •Pope Francis is the first pope from the Americas.
• •Pope Francis supports the Argentinian soccer team San Lorenzo.