A look back at Pope Francis’ life and legacy
Pope Francis died Monday, the day after Easter, at the age of 88. As the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, he left behind a legacy of service, unity, and compassion.
Jorge Mario Bergoglio was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and was the son of Italian immigrants. He was named a Cardinal by Pope John Paul II in 2001 and was elected pope on March 13, 2013.
Pope Francis was the first non-European pope in more than a millennium and the first Latin American pontiff. He preached of peace and acceptance — and reflected those values through his actions. He was the first pope to address a joint meeting of Congress in the United States and the first pope to visit the Arabian Peninsula, known as the birthplace of Islam, a historic moment for interfaith dialogue.
Here’s a look at those and other defining moments from Pope Francis’ papacy:


















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