New Delhi: Pope Francis is the 266th Pope of the Catholic church. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on 17th of December 1936 to Italian parents in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he has always been known for his
India TV News DeskPublished : Jul 26, 2013 14:00 IST, Updated : Jul 27, 2013 6:12 IST
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He chose the name Francis in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, a 13th-century monk known for his charity and kindness to animals.
