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When did Pope Francis enter religious life?
He studied at the archdiocesan seminary Inmaculada Concepcion in Villa Devoto, Buenos Aires City, and after three years entered the Society of Jesus on 11 March 1958.
What pope canonized St. Francis of Assisi?
Francis was canonized on July 16, 1228, by Pope Gregory IX.
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.
Who is this year's Pope?
Popes are elected for life unless they should resign. Therefore, a pope is not elected every year, only when a pope dies or resigns. The current pope (2013) is Pope Francis. He replaced Pope Benedict XVI who resigned after being pope since April of 2005.
Which country does the present Pope Francis belong to?
Pope Francis is pope over the entire world of Catholics, nobody owns him. He was born and lived most of his life in Argentina but now lives in, and governs, the independent country of Vatican City.
Why does Pope Francis belong to the Jesuit Order?
Pope Francis entered the Jesuit Order right out of college, he was educated by them, he took lifelong vows as a Jesuit priest, and he has lived his life in conformity with his solemn vows.
Are Saint Clare of Assisi and Saint Francis of Assisi brother and sister?
No they were not. They came from 2 different noble families in Assisi, & Francis began his monastic life before Clare. Clare heard his preaching, & was inspired to enter the religious life too.
What has the author Francis B Rothluebber written?
Francis B. Rothluebber has written: 'Nobody owns me' -- subject(s): Christianity, Femininity, Feminism, Religious aspects, Religious aspects of Femininity, Religious aspects of Feminism, Religious aspects of Sex, Religious life, Sex, Women
Where are all the places Pope Francis lived?
Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, lived in several places throughout his life. He spent his childhood in the Flores neighborhood of Buenos Aires. As a Jesuit, he lived in various religious communities, including a seminary and a Jesuit residence. After becoming Archbishop of Buenos Aires in 1998, he resided at the archbishop's residence until his election as pope in 2013, after which he moved to the Vatican, where he currently lives in the Domus Sanctae Marthae guesthouse.
Who canonized St Francis of Assisi?
St. Francis of Assisi was canonized by Pope Gregory IX in 1228, less than two years after his death. Pope Gregory IX declared him a saint due to his holiness, humility, and service to the poor and marginalized.
What has the author Francis X Ronsin written?
Francis X. Ronsin has written: 'To govern is to love' -- subject(s): Monastic and religious life of women
Was Franz Liszt a priest?
No. He did enter religious life, but was never ordained a priest.
