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1. Pope Francis's Italian Connection
Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Pope Francis's grandparents fled Italy to escape Mussolini. He spent most of his life in Buenos Aires.
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2. A Dancer and Chemist
Reports suggest that in his youth, he frequented dance clubs and worked as an assistant in a chemist's shop.
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3. Passion for Football
In his youth, Jorge was a passionate football fan, with San Lorenzo being his favorite team.
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4. A Brush with Love
Reports mention a time when Jorge fell in love. He once admitted being so smitten that he contemplated marriage versus church service.
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5. A Simple Life
Even before becoming Pope, Jorge led a simple life, cooking his meals, using public transport, and preferring the company of the poor.
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6. First Latin American Pope
In 2013, Jorge became Pope Francis, the first Latin American, the first Jesuit, and the first to bear the name Francis.
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7. Decisions that Surprised the World
Pope Francis declined the Vatican's opulent apartments, carried his own bags, and often drove himself.
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8. Seeing Humanity in Everyone
Pope Francis emphasized humanity, advocating for the poor, promoting peace, and respecting all religions.
