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The family of Pope Francis was far from wealthy but were not destitute. I suppose that the term 'lower middle class' would be appropriate.
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Why did they have to name him Francis?
Pope Francis chose his name because as a cardinal, he was known to live a simple life and serve the poor and lowly. On the night he was elected he thought about his life and St. Francis of Assisi and because St. Francis also lived a simple life and served the poor, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergolio decided to honor St. Francis and take his name. He is the first pope with the name Francis.
What list pope is Pope Francis?
Pope Francis is pope number 266.
What number is after Pope Francis' name?
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.
Who is the reigning pope?
Pope Francis is the reigning pope in 2013.
What does Pope Francis think?
Only Pope Francis and God know what Pope Francis thinks.
Does Pope Francis smoke?
No, Pope Francis does not smoke.
What was the background of the new pope as a priest?
Pope Francis studied as a Jesuit in Argentina and Germany, and went on to become bishop, and focused efforts on serving the poor.
Where is the present pope from?
Pope Francis I is from Buenos Aires, Argentina.
What is Pope Francis's successor good at?
Pope Francis has not been succeeded at the time of this answer.
What does the Sistine Chapel have to do with Pope Francis?
Pope Francis was elected pope in the Sistine Chapel.
What is the current pope's nationality?
The current Pope Francis is from Argentina.
What number is the pope that lives now?
Pope Francis, elected in 2013, is the 266th pope.
