In Pics: Pope Francis From Football Fan to Global Faith Leader

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Childhood Days A photo of Jorge Mario Bergoglio from his childhood days

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Leading the Faithful Pope Francis leads his Wednesday general audience in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican on November 19, 2014

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Embracing the Youth Pope Francis poses for a selfie as he meets young people at the Major Seminar in Daejeon, on August 15, 2014

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Greeting the Masses Pope Francis salutes the crowd as he arrives for his general audience in St Peter's Square at the Vatican on November 6, 2013

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Spreading Joy Pope Francis smiles at the faithful from the Popemobile in Santiago, on January 15, 2018

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A Humble Leader Pope Francis, known for his humility and progressive views, often broke with tradition to connect with people from all walks of life

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Pope Francis addresses the crowd during a surprise appearance at the end of the mass for Palm Sunday at St Peter's square in the Vatican on April 13, 2025

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