Pope Francis: A Story of Faith and Inspiration

A Glimpse Into the Life of the First Pope from the Americas

A New Era for the Catholic Church

On 17 December 1936, a significant event occurred in the history of the Catholic Church. Jorge Mario Bergoglio was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, destined to become the first Pope from the Americas. Known today as Pope Francis, his election in 2013 marked a new era for the Church.