Pope Francis was the first Pope of the Americas Jorge Mario Bergoglio hails from Argentina. The 76-year-old Jesuit Archbishop of Buenos Aires was a prominent figure throughout the continent, yet remained a simple pastor who was deeply loved by his diocese, throughout which he had travelled extensively on the underground and by bus during the 15 years of his episcopal ministry. Read more about Pope Francis here.
Timeline
March 13, 2013
Pope Francis Election
Elected Pope
March 19, 2013
Pope Francis Inauguration
Inauguration of Pontificate