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Pope Francis was born as Jorge Mario Bergoglio on 17 December 1936 [17] in Flores, [18] a neighbourhood of Buenos Aires. [17] He was the eldest [19] of five children of Mario José Bergoglio (1908–1959) and Regina María Sívori (1911–1981).
Apr 11, 2024 · Pope Francis inaugurates the "School of Prayer" with children preparing for their First Holy Communion, responding freely to numerous questions, as he encouraged them to embrace their faith, and turn to God in prayer, in the good times and the bad.
Jan 5, 2022 · “It is a risk, yes: having a child is always a risk, either naturally or by adoption,” Pope Francis said. ”But it is riskier not to have them.”
Feb 2, 2024 · Ahead of the Church's first World Children's Day on 25-26 May, several Vatican and Church officials describe the celebration in Rome that will see Pope Francis meet with children from all over the world for a moment of prayer, friendship, and formation.
Jan 7, 2024 · Pope Francis on Sunday baptised 16 infants on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Under the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel, Pope Francis celebrated the Lord's gift of faith to these children, saying they are also protagonists of the ceremony, since they give witness of how to receive faith.
Apr 8, 2015 · The family - 9. The children (II) Dear Brothers and Sisters, Good morning, In this series of Catecheses on the family, today we are completing our reflection on children, who are the most beautiful gift and blessing that the Creator has given to man and woman.
Mar 13, 2013 · Francis ushered in a new era of leadership of the Roman Catholic Church when he was elected pope in 2013. As the first pope from the Western Hemisphere, the first from South America, and the first from the Jesuit order, Francis has brought many reforms to the church and a reputation for humility.
