Pope Francis is the current Bishop of Rome and the leader of the worldwide Catholic Church. He was elected as the 266th pope on March 13, 2013. His birth name is Jorge Mario Bergoglio, and he is the first pope from the Americas, specifically Argentina. He is known for his emphasis on humility, societal issues such as poverty, climate change, and interfaith dialogue. Pope Francis advocates for a more inclusive and compassionate church and has called for a pastoral approach that prioritizes mercy and outreach. His papacy marks a significant shift in the Church’s focus on various contemporary global challenges.
Pope Francis recently spent a night in Rome's Gemelli Hospital due to acute breathing difficulties linked to bronchospasm and a pneumonia diagnosis. Swift medical intervention at the hospital included suctioning…