Pope Francis, the first Jesuit pope, has focused on issues such as poverty, climate change, interfaith dialogue, and Church reform. His papacy is marked by an emphasis on mercy, humility, and inclusiveness, and he has sought to bring the Church closer to the world’s marginalized. Birth name: Jorge Mario Bergoglio Nationality: Argentina Born: December 17, 1936 Died: April 21, 2025 Pontificate: March 13, 2013 – April 21, 2025