Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17, 1936, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is the 266th and current pope of the Roman Catholic Church. He became pope on March 13, 2013, following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. As the first pope from the Americas and the first Jesuit pope, Pope Francis has brought a unique perspective to the papacy.
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In a compelling address that resonates with growing global environmental concerns, Pope Francis has once again emphasized the critical need for international cooperation to combat climate change, framing it as a moral imperative and a test of human solidarity.
In a powerful demonstration of global religious cooperation, the Vatican hosted a groundbreaking interfaith dialogue conference that brought together religious leaders from around the world, signaling a renewed commitment to mutual understanding, peace, and collaborative solutions to global challenges.