Pope Francis is the current Bishop of Rome and the leader of the worldwide Catholic Church, having been elected as the 266th pope on March 13, 2013. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Argentina, he is the first pope from the Americas and the Southern Hemisphere. Known for his focus on humility, social justice, and interfaith dialogue, Pope Francis has emphasized the importance of addressing global issues such as poverty, climate change, and migration. His papacy has also been marked by efforts to reform the Vatican bureaucracy and promote a more pastoral approach to church leadership. As pope, he serves as a spiritual leader to millions of Catholics around the world, guiding them in matters of faith and morality.
Pope Francis recovers from a critical respiratory crisis at Rome's Gemelli Polyclinic, expressing gratitude for global support. He emphasizes the urgent need for peace, highlighting conflicts in Ukraine, Palestine, Israel,…