Front page of one of the March 14, 2013 newspapers.
It was 12 years
ago that Argentinian Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio was chosen by his fellow Cardinals
to be the next Pope, choosing the name Francis. The above photo was one of many
that appeared the next day in front pages of all the national newspapers. As
he continues to recover from the recent hospitalization of pneumonia and
bronchitis, we pray for his continual presence in the church at least for a few
more years. He was a son of Italian immigrants, one of 5 children. When still a Cardinal he was known to be very humble, rides the bus, cooks his own meals, and even asked to people to bless him just after he was elected.
Born
December 17, 1936 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Entered the Society of Jesus: March 11, 1958
Ordained priest: December 13, 1969
Consecrated Bishop: June 27, 1992
Elevated to Cardinal: February 21, 2001
Elected Pope: March 13, 2013
Ad Multos Annos Papa Francesco.
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