Meet Pope Francis
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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. A Jesuit means that he belongs to the order known as the Society of Jesus, founded by St. Ignatius of Loyola. Jesuits are known for traveling the world to spread the word of God and being missionaries who serve the poor and fight injustice. | |
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Name: Jorge Mario Bergoglio Born: December 17, 1936 Where: Buenos Aires, Argentina Family: He is the eldest of five children, born to Italian emigrants who settled in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Favorite Soccer Team is the San Lorenzo de Almagro football club He once worked as a bar bouncer and a janitor before joining the Jesuits. Ordained: December 13, 1969 Order: the Society of Jesus, the Jesuits. Became Pope: March 13, 2013 Chose the name Francis after St. Francis of Assisi, who is known for his care for the poor Happy Anniversary, Pope Francis!Celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Pope’s election with a fun quiz and downloadable resources. | |
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Find Your Pope NameThe papal name chosen is thought to be an indicator of what kind of papal reign the new pontiff hopes to emulate. Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI was thought to have chosen Benedict after Benedict XV, who had a relatively short reign at only seven and a half years, and St. Benedict of Nursia, who founded and inspired the Benedictine monastic tradition in the Western Church. Think about who you emulate and are inspired by. It can be someone you know personally, such as a family member or friend, or a person who is known for how he or she lived his or her life, such as Saint Teresa of Calcutta or Saint Ignatius. On a separate sheet of paper, write your chosen name and explain what it means to you. Pray for the Pope, Pray for the WorldWhen the pope has an official papal decree or blessing, it is common for him to say “Urbi et Orbi” which means “to the city and for the world.” The pope is also the Bishop of Rome, but when he says Urbi et Orbi, he is speaking not just to the city of Rome but to the Catholics around the world. Write a brief prayer of thanks for the pope, asking God to watch over him as he leads the Catholics around the world. These prayers can remain private or be shared with the group, if you choose. Here, There, God is Everywhere!Pope Francis comes from a Jesuit education, which follows an approach to spirituality that was founded by St. Ignatius. Ignatian spirituality is rooted in our awareness that God can be found in every one, every place, and in everything. On a separate 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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 | 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. |
 | 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. |
 | 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. |
 | 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.. |
 | 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. |
 | 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. |
 | 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. |
 | On HopePope Francis has a simple, life-changing message: God’s love can grace us with a lasting and sustaining hope, no matter how dark or confusing our situation. |
 | 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. |
 | 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. |
 | 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...] |
 | 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. |
| 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. |
 | 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. |
 | 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. |
 | 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. |
 | 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. |
 | 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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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 first book for children. | |
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Inspiration for the Netflix series Stories of a Generation with Pope Francis Sharing the Wisdom of Time is a collection of stories about elders from around the world. Visit www.SharingWisdomofTime.com to learn more about the book and the stories in it, and find resources for encouraging intergenerational conversations. |
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