Pope Francis’ death: A timeline of the leader of the Roman Catholic Church’s life

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Camera IconPope Francis has died at the age of 88, remembered as a humble man who lived his faith and was a champion for the poor. Credit: Gregorio Borgia/AP

1936: Born as Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, the eldest of five children

1969: Ordained a priest by Archbishop Ramón José Castellano

1973: Made pilgrimage to Jerusalem

1973: Appointed Provincial of the Jesuits in Argentina

1992: Appointed Bishop of Auca and Auxiliary of Buenos Aires by Pope John Paul II

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1998: Appointed Archbishop, Primate of Argentina

2001: Appointed a cardinal by Pope John Paul II

2005: Took part in the Conclave to elect next Pope following the death of Pope John Paul II, electing Pope Benedict XVI

2013: Elected Pope following the surprise resignation of Pope Benedict XVI as first non-European Pope in nearly 1300 years

2025: Pope Francis hospitalised with respiratory issues. He dies on April 21.

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