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.
Of four siblings, the only surviving sibling of Pope Francis is a sister, Maria Elena, who still lives in Argentina.
The birth name of Pope Francis is Jorge Mario Bergoglio.
Francis was the name he chose following the election. It was to honor St. Francis of Assisi.
Pope Francis was the eldest of the five children in the family. Only one sister, Maria Elena, survives of his siblings.
The current pope (2013) is Pope Francis.
If you are referring to Pope Francis, his name was Jorge Mario Bergoglio.
Jorge Mario Bergoglio is the current (2014) Pope Francis, elected on March 13, 2013.
Jorge Mario Bergoglio is the birth name of Pope Francis.
Pope Francis- Taken from St. Francis of Assisi. Pope Francis has taken over after Pope Benedict the XVI. His birth name isJorge Mario Bergoglio.He was elected Pope on March 13th 2013
The current (2014) pope, elected in 2013 is Pope Francis.
If you are referring to Pope Francis, his birth name was Jorge Mario Bergoglio.