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Pope Francis was a Jesuit. Who are the Jesuits?
Not only was Pope Francis the the first Jesuit pope, but he was the first pope from the Americas. He was born in Buenos Aires ...
Pope Francis' Life in Photos
See young photos of Pope Francis and follow his journey from priesthood in Argentina all the way to papacy in Vatican City, ...
Pope Francis is viewed as one of the more informal and progressive popes in history.
Yahoo News looks back on the legacy of Pope Francis — born as Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1936 — ...
With more than 61 million Catholics in the US, could the next pope be an American?
The United States has 17 cardinals, 10 of whom are eligible to vote in the election of the next pope, according to the Vatican. The country with the most cardinals is Italy, which has 51, including 17 ...
From nightclub bouncer to attaining priesthood: Pope Francis' early life, family, and remarkable journey
Pope Francis passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88, as announced by Vatican News. Before becoming Pope, Jorge Mario ...
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Pope Francis was a sign of contradiction and grace | Opinion
It is not an insult to say that Pope Francis was a polarizing figure both in the Catholic Church and the world.
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Jesuit priest and Vanderbilt professor shares how Jesuit principles may have influenced Pope Francis
Jesuits are members of the Society of Jesus, a Roman Catholic order of priests and brothers. Pope Francis was the first Jesuit to become pope.
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Leahy Highlights Adaptability, Tradition in Jesuit Education at C21 Panel
Casalini opened the talk with a look into the origins of Jesuit education, highlighting its roots in the lived experience of students. “Education was important for the early Jesuits from the very ...