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Argentina Mourns Homegrown Pope Francis

Argentina mourns its compatriot Pope Francis

Argentines held a special Mass and lit candles on Monday, mourning in shock for their countryman Pope Francis, who has died after battling serious illness in recent months. The Mass was held in the cathedral in Buenos Aires,

The New York Times · 1h

Pope Francis’ Calling Came as a Boy in Argentina, and It Led Him to the Vatican

Francis was a deeply religious child in Buenos Aires. The first pontiff from Latin America tried to create a more welcoming church.

The Gazette · 2h

Argentina pained by death of homegrown Pope Francis

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) -Argentines lit candles in sorrow and shock on Monday at the death of their countryman Pope Francis, once archbishop of the capital Buenos Aires, after battling illness.

Key dates in life of Pope Francis

U.S. News & World Report · 4h

From Buenos Aires to Rome: Key Dates in the Life of Pope Francis

FILE - Argentine Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, who chose the name of Pope Francis, waves to the crowd from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica after being elected 266th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, at the Vatican, Wednesday, March 13, 2013. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia, file)

The Dallas Morning News · 1h

From Buenos Aires to Rome: The life and times of Pope Francis

The first pope from the Americas was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Dec. 17, 1936. He was chosen to lead the church on March

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The life and times of Pope Francis

Following are some of the major events of the life and ministry of Pope Francis, who has died at the age of 88. 1936 December 17 - Jorge Mario Bergoglio is born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the son of Italian immigrants.

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Pope Francis: The Life of Jorge Mario Bergoglio from Argentina—Once a Bouncer, and a Lover of the Tango

Did you know that Pope Francis’ birth name was Jorge Mario Bergoglio? Before becoming the Pope, he worked a variety of odd ...

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Pope Francis’s rise from Buenos Aires to Catholic Church leader

Pope Francis was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on 17 December 1936. The eldest of five children, his ...

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What does it mean that President Milei ended Argentina’s strict controls on currency and capital?

President Javier Milei has promised Argentinians that an economic revival would follow the pain of harsh austerity.

Argentina's FX gamble reaps early wins. Now for the hard part

Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei rolled the dice this week on a major economic swerve, tearing down currency ...

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Residents shelter from giant hailstones in Buenos Aires

Residents sheltered from giant hailstones that battered homes in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on April 17. Footage shows locals ...

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African elephant Pupy arrives in Brazilian sanctuary after 30 years in Buenos Aires zoo

A female African elephant named Pupy stands in her enclosure at the Ecoparque in Buenos Aires, Argentina, March 25, 2025, as ...

Pope Francis reached out to migrants and the LGBTQ+ community, but also drew unusual opposition

Some takeaways about the life of Pope Francis, who died Monday: Background Jorge Mario Bergoglio was born Dec. 17, 1936, to ...

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Severe hailstorms cause floods in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Hailstorms that battered homes caused floods in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on April 17. Footage captured by resident Brian Martinez shows a junction in Lanus submerged by the storm. Officials said that ...

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