Pope Francis 1936 - 2025

Pope Francis: Shepherd of the World and Witness of Mercy

Pope Francis (Jorge Mario Bergoglio, 1936–2025) was the first Latin American pontiff and the first Jesuit to ascend to the Chair of Peter. Elected in 2013, his papacy was marked by deep closeness to the poor, a constant call for peace and care for creation, and a steadfast defense of human dignity. With a simple and direct pastoral style, he challenged both the Church and the world to go out and meet others, to build bridges rather than walls, and to live the Gospel with joy and authenticity. This page gathers various articles that pay tribute to his spiritual, pastoral, and human legacy.

Pope Francis: 10 transformative moments that have inspired 
the world 

Pope Francis’ pontificate has been marked by countless transformative moments that have inspired the world. In this carousel, we’ve chosen 10 defining highlights to celebrate his legacy of compassion, humility, and courage... 




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The legacy of Pope Francis: A decade of transformation 
and mission 

At a time when speculation about the health of the Pope "from the end of the world" abounds, it is important to remember his election as Bishop of Rome and leader of the Catholic Church, which took place in a particularly challenging moment... 




Pope Francis: A Journey of Faith to Asia 

Pope Francis, always unpredictable, continues to surprise us. This month of September, at the age of 87, he has embarked on the longest journey of his pontificate. Despite his health issues and difficulties walking, Francis remains steadfast in his commitment to reaching out to the most remote and smallest churches. He himself leads by example in the synodal and missionary conversion to which he calls the entire Church...