Los papás de la historia

  Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, to a family of Italian origin, Bergoglio was inspired to join the Jesuits in 1958 after recovering from a severe illness. He was ordained a Catholic priest in 1969, and from 1973 to 1979 he was the Jesuit provincial superior in Argentina. He became the archbishop of Buenos Aires in 1998 and was created a cardinal in 2001 by Pope John Paul II. Following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI on 28 February 2013, a papal conclave elected Bergoglio as his successor on 13 March. He chose Francis as his papal name in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi. Throughout his papacy, Francis was noted for his humility, emphasis on God's mercy, international visibility, commitment to interreligious dialogue, and concern for the poor, migrants, and refugees. Francis believed the Catholic Church should demonstrate more inclusivity to LGBTQ people, and stated that although blessings of same-sex unions are not permitted, individuals in same-sex relationships can be bles...

In his youth, Wojtyła dabbled in stage acting. He  graduated with excellent grades from an   all-boys   high school in   Wadowice , Poland, in 1938, soon after which   World War II   broke out. During the war, to avoid being kidnapped and sent to a   German forced labour camp , he signed up for work in harsh conditions in a quarry. Wojtyła eventually took up acting and developed a love for the profession and participated at a local theatre. The linguistically skilled Wojtyła wanted to study   Polish   at university. Encouraged by a conversation with   Adam Stefan Sapieha , he decided to study theology and become a priest. Eventually, Wojtyła rose to the position of   Archbishop of Kraków   and then a   cardinal , both positions held by his mentor. Wojtyła was elected pope on the third day of the   second papal conclave of 1978 , and became one of the youngest popes in history. The conclave was called after the death o...