Pope Francis' Biography And His Journey To Become The Supreme Leader Of The World Catholic Church

Pope Francis arrived in Indonesia, Tuesday, September 3, 2024. (Indonesia Papal Visit Committee)

YOGYAKARTA Some of us may want to know the biography of Pope Francis, the supreme leader of the world Catholic Church as well as the head of the Vatican state.

As is known, on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, Pope Francis arrived in Indonesia after a long flight from Rome, Italy. This visit is part of the Pope's aatory trip to a number of countries in Asia.

Pope Francis' arrival was welcomed by Minister of Religion Yaqut Cholil Qoumas, Vatican Ambassador to Indonesia Plero Ploppo, and the Presidential Advisory Council of the Republic of Indonesia Gandi Sulistiyanto.

Also present were the Archbishop of Jakarta Cardinal Ignatius Suharyo, Chairman of the Indonesian Bishops' Conference Antonius Subianto Bunyamin, and Chairman + Committee for the Apostulic Visit of Pope Francis to Indonesia Ignatius Jonan.

The whale flew from Rome using a commercial aircraft, Alltalla, not a private jet. He will be in Indonesia for three days, namely on September 3-6, 2024.

Compiled from various sources, Pope Francis is the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church who was elected to the 2013 Papal Conclave. Previously, the owner of the real name Jorge Mario Bergoglio was Archbishop of Buenos Aires.

Pope Francis was born in Buenos Aires on December 17, 1936. His father, Mario is an Italian immigrant who works as an accountant on the railway. Meanwhile, his mother, Regina Sivori, is a wife who is highly dedicated to raising their five children.

After becoming a chemical technician, the Pope chose the pilgrimage by entering the High Seminari of the Villa Devoto Diocese. Next, on March 11, 1958, he entered the notification of the United States of Jesus.

The Pope completed his studies in humanities in Chile and returned to his homeland in 1963 to graduate with a philosophy degree from Colegio de San Jose in San Miguel.

On December 13, 1969, Pope Francis was confirmed as faith by Archbishop Ramon Jose Castellano.

In 1970-1971, the Pope continued his studies at Alcala de Henares University, Spain. Then on April 22, 1973, he practiced his eternal caul with the Yesuits.

Pope Francis was named the Province of Jesus in Argentina on July 31, 1973. After the appointment, he continued his work in the university sector as Chancellor of Colegio de San Jose from 1980 to 1986, as well as a Parish priest in San Miguel.

In March 1986, the Pope went to Germany to complete his doctoral studies. Six years later, to be precise on May 20, 1992, Pope John Paul II appointed Pope Francis as Bishop of Situler Auca and Bishop of Buenos Aires. And seven days later, he received a bishop from the Cardinal in the cathedral. Then on December 21, 1993, he was trusted as Vikaris General of the Archdiocese.

Pope Francis was appointed Archbishop of Buenos Aires on June 3, 1997. Nine months later, he was appointed Archbishop to replace Cardinal Quarracino who died. In addition, he also served as an Ordinary for Easterners in Argentina who did not have an Ordinary in his own charter.

After becoming Archbishop for the Argentine Primat, Satisfied John Paul II appointed Pope Francis as Cardinal at the Consistories held on February 21, 2001. In addition, he also received the San Roberto Bellarmino gelaar.

Eight months later, Pope Francis was appointed General Relator for the 10th Ordinary Synod of Bishops for Episcopal Services.

In April 2005, Pope Francis followed Konklaf who voted for Pope Benedict XVI. Next, on March 13, 2019, he was elected Pope of the Highest Catholic Church in the World in the Pope Conclave held on March 13, 2013.

With thisappropriation, Pope Francis won the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church and the first Pope of the American continent.

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