He asked for prayers from those assembled in Saint Peter's Square.
Only Pope Francis was a Jesuit who became pope.
Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Pope Francis, became pope on March 13, 2013.
Currently, (2015) the pope is Pope Francis who became pope in 2013.
Pope Francis became pope on March 13, 2013, and (as of October 1, 2015) is still the pope.
Pope Benedict was 78 when he was elected Pope. Pope Francis was 76 years old and Pope John Paul II was just 58.
Pope Francis is the reigning pope in 2013.
Pope Francis is pope number 266.
He was the Cardinal Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Since Pope Francis is the first and only pope by that name, there is no need for a number after his name. If a pope in the future also decides to take the name Francis, he will become Pope Francis II and then the original Pope Francis will become Pope Francis I.
Pope Francis became pope on March 13, 2013. As of October 2023, he has served for over 10 years. His papacy is notable for its emphasis on mercy, social justice, and interfaith dialogue.
If you are referring to Pope Francis, he was the Cardinal Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Argentina, before being elected as pope.
Only Pope Francis and God know what Pope Francis thinks.