New Delhi: Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at the age of 88. He had been unwell for a long time and was hospitalised for five weeks. On Easter, he wished the people Happy Easter, his last public appearance. Pope Francis was born on December 17, 1936, in Flores, a neighbourhood of Buenos Aires. As Pope Francis leaves the world in mourning, we look at some unknown facts about the beloved Holy Father.
Unknown Facts about Pope Francis
Jorge Mario Bergoglio, known as Pope Francis, was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In 2013, he became the first pope from Latin America and the first Jesuit pope.
As a teenager, he had a severe lung infection that led to surgery to remove part of his lung. He dealt with this health issue throughout his life.
Pope Francis speaks Spanish, Italian, and German, which helped him connect with people from various backgrounds around the world.
He was considered a strong candidate in the 2005 papal conclave, almost becoming pope before Pope Benedict XVI.
After his election, he chose to stand at the same level as the cardinals instead of sitting on the traditional papal throne, which showed his humble approach.
He often talks about the importance of humility. He once said, “Humility is everything. It is what saves us from the evil one and the danger of becoming his accomplices. It is the source of peace in the world and the Church.”
Pope Francis enjoyed dancing the tango in his younger years, saying, “I like it a lot. It’s something that comes from within me.”
Before he entered the seminary, he trained and worked as a chemist, which shows his varied background.
Before becoming a priest, he worked as a bouncer at a nightclub in Buenos Aires. This job helped him understand people living on the margins of society.
Pope Francis is known for surprising Vatican staff by joining them for meals and calling people in need. He allows children to approach him during public events. Once, he left the Vatican to visit an optician and drew a crowd. In 2022, he was seen buying music CDs at a local record shop.
Pope Francis also offered comfort during global tragedies. He visited victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines and led prayers during the COVID-19 pandemic. He live-streamed daily prayers from the chapel at Santa Marta, including a memorable Good Friday procession in an empty St. Peter’s Square during the pandemic.
Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday, was a man of diverse experiences. His multilingualism, love of tango, and compassionate responses to global crises highlighted his multifaceted personality. Read on to learn more facts about Pope Francis. knowledge Knowledge News, Photos and Videos on General Knowledge
