Jorge Francis
266th pope of the Catholic Church (2013–2025)
1936 — 2025
Quick Facts
Profession
266th pope of the Catholic Church (2013–2025)
Born
December 17, 1936
Died
2025 (age ~89)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
writer, politician, preacher
ArgentinaBorn in FloresDied in Domus Sanctae Marthae
1936
Born in Flores (1936-12-17)
1973
PositionProvincial of the Jesuits of Argentina and Uruguay (1973–1979)
1992
Positionauxiliary bishop (1992–1997)
1992
Positiontitular bishop (1992–1997)
1997
Positioncoadjutor archbishop (1997–1998)
1998
Positiondiocesan bishop (1998–2013)
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Pope Francis was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City from 13 March 2013 until his death in 2025. He was the first Jesuit pope, the first Latin American, and the first born or raised outside Europe since the 8th-century Syrian pope Gregory III.
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Who is Jorge Francis?+
Pope Francis was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City from 13 March 2013 until his death in 2025. He was the first Jesuit pope, the first Latin American, and the first born or raised outside Europe since the 8th-century Syrian pope Gregory III.
What does the name Jorge mean?+
The name Jorge means "A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English George.. Etymology: - and Jorge, from Γεώργιος. George.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Jorge Francis born?+
Jorge Francis was born on December 17, 1936.
When did Jorge Francis die?+
Jorge Francis died in 2025, at approximately 89 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English George.. Etymology: - and Jorge, from Γεώργιος. George.
The name Jorge is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English George.. Etymology: - and Jorge, from Γεώργιος. George.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Jorge — December 17, 1936
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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