Career

Roman Catholic Church

2013–present

Supreme Pontiff, Bishop of Rome, and Sovereign of the Vatican City State The Holy See - Pontificate of Francis (his own), Vatican City State

1969–present

Ordained a priest by Archbishop Ramón José Castellano Arquidiócesis de Córdoba / Argentina

2001–2013

Cardinal-Priest of San Roberto Bellarmino The Holy See - Pontificate of John Paul II, Vatican City State

1998–2013

Ordinary of Argentina of the Eastern Rite Ordinariate for the Faithful of the Eastern Rites in Argentina

1998–2013

Metropolitan Archbishop of Buenos Aires The Holy See - Pontificate of John Paul II, Vatican City State

1997–1998

Coadjutor Archbishop of Buenos Aires The Holy See - Pontificate of John Paul II, Vatican City State

1992–1997

Titular Bishop of Auca and Auxiliary of Buenos Aires (Cardinal Antonio Quarracino served as principal consecrator) The Holy See - Pontificate of John Paul II, Vatican City State

1990–1992

Confessor and Spiritual Director to the Jesuit community Society of Jesus / Córdoba, Argentina

1980–1986

Pastor Patriarca San Jose Parish / Diocese of San Miguel

1980–1986

Rector Philosophical and Theological Faculty / San Miguel, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina

1973–1979

Provincial Superior Society of Jesus / Argentina

1972–1973

Novice Master and Professor of Theology San Miguel Seminary / San Miguel, Buenos Aires Province Argentina

1966

Professor of literature and psychology Colegio del Salvatore / Buenos Aires, Argentina

1964–1965

Professor of literature and psychology Immaculate Conception College / Santa Fé, Argentina

1960

Officially became a Jesuit Society of Jesus / Argentina

1958

Entered the novitate Society of Jesus / Argentina

1955

Entered the seminary Inmaculada Concepción Seminary / Villa Devoto, Buenos Aires Argentina

Hickethier-Bachmann Laboratory / Buenos Aires, Argentina

Chemical Technician Foods Section

Professional affiliations

2005–2011

Argentine Episcopal Conference Buenos Aires, Argentina President

2001

Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments Roman Curia of the Holy See Member

2001

Congregation for the Clergy Roman Curia of the Holy See Member

2001

Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life Roman Curia of the Holy See Member

2001

Pontifical Council for the Family Roman Curia of the Holy See Member

2001

Commission for Latin America Roman Curia of the Holy See Member

2001

Snyod of Bishops Rome, Italy Special Secretary

Accomplishments of note

2016

Author, non-fiction: The Name of God Is Mercy Publisher: Random House; Tra edition / New York, New York USA with Oonagh Stransky (Translator) Published in 84 countries

2016

Author, non-fiction: Dear Pope Francis: The Pope Answers Letters from Children from Around the World Publisher: Loyola Press / Chicago, Illinois USA

2016

Author, non-fiction: Pope Francis' Catechesis on the Family Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor, Publishing Division /Huntington, Indiana USA

2016

Author, non-fiction: The Joy of Discipleship: Reflections from Pope Francis on Walking with Christ Publisher: Loyola Press / Chicago, Illinois USA

2015

Author, non-fiction: On Heaven and Earth: Pope Francis on Faith, Family, and the Church in the Twenty-First Century Publisher: Image Publishing / Colorado Springs, Colorado USA with Abraham Skorka

2015

Author, non-fiction: God Is Always Near: Conversations with Pope Francis Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor, Publishing Division /Huntington, Indiana USA

2015

Author, non-fiction: Morning Homilies II Publisher: Orbis Books / Maryknoll, New York USA

2015

Author, non-fiction: Lent with Pope Francis: Daily Reflections and Prayers Publisher: Pauline Books & Media / New York, New York USA

2015

Author, non-fiction: The Blessing of Family: Inspiring Words from Pope Francis Publisher: Franciscan Media / Cincinnati, Ohio USA

2015

Honorific Eponyms: The Pope Francis Center for the Poor Palo, Leyte Philippines Supreme Pontiff’s gift to the people of Leyte who were victims of the super typhoon Yolanda

2015

Author, non-fiction: The Face of Mercy Publisher: Pauline Books and Media / New York, New York USA

2015

Author, non-fiction: The Spirit of Saint Francis: Inspiring Words from Pope Francis Publisher: Franciscan Media / Cincinnati, Ohio USA with Alicia von Stamwitz

2015

Author, non-fiction: A Year of Mercy: Inspiring Words from Pope Francis Publisher: Franciscan Media / Cincinnati, Ohio USA with Diane M. Houdek

2015

Author, non-fiction: Meeting Jesus in the Sacraments Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor, Publishing Division /Huntington, Indiana USA

2015

Author, non-fiction: Give Us this Day, Our Daily Love: Pope Francis on the Family Publisher: Pauline Books & Media / New York, New York USA

2015

Author, non-fiction: Encountering Truth: Meeting God in the Everyday Publisher: Image Publishing / Colorado Springs, Colorado USA with Antonio Spadaro

2015

Author, non-fiction: Walking with Jesus: A Way Forward for the Church Publisher: Loyola Press / Chicago, Illinois USA

2015

Author, non-fiction: Open Mind, Faithful Heart: Reflections on Following Jesus Publisher: Crossroad Publishing Company / NewYork, New York USA

2015

Author, non-fiction: Laudato Si – Encyclical on Climate Change and Inquality: On Care For Our Common Home Melville House Publishing / Brooklyn, New York USA with Naomi Oreskes (introduction) Published in Italian, German, English, Spanish, French, Polish, Portuguese and Arabic

2015

Author, non-fiction: Pope Francis Speaks to the United States and Cuba: Speeches, Homilies, and Interviews Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor, Publishing Division /Huntington, Indiana USA

2015

Author, non-fiction: Pope Francis and the Joy of Family Life: Daily Reflections Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor, Publishing Division /Huntington, Indiana USA with Kevin Cotter

2015

Author, non-fiction: Family and Life: Pastoral Teachings Publisher: Pauline Books & Media / New York, New York USA

2015

Dedication: composer Ludger Stühlmeyer dedicated his work Klangrede – Sonnengesang des Franziskus, for choir (SATB) and instruments, to Pope Francis (Suae Sanctitati Papae Francisci dedicat.)

2015

Dedication: Ennio Morricone composed a Mass setting (Missa Papae Francisci) named after the Pope, for the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the restoration of the Jesuit order Chiesa del Santissimo Nome di Gesu / Rome, Italy

2014

Author, non-fiction: A Year of Mercy with Pope Francis: Daily Reflections Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor, Publishing Division / Huntington, Indiana USA with Kevin Cotter

2014

Author, non-fiction: The Church of Mercy Publisher: Loyola Press / Chicago, Illinois USA

2014

Author, non-fiction: The Way of Humility: Corruption and Sin; On Self-Accusation Publisher: Ignatius Press / San Francisco, California USA

2014

Author, non-fiction: The People Wish to See Jesus: Reflections for Those Who Teach Publisher: The Crossroad Publishing Company / New York, New York USA The Pope Francis Resource Library

2014

Author, non-fiction: New Beginning, New Hope: Words of Pope Francis Holy Week Through Pentecost Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor, Publishing Division /Huntington, Indiana USA

2014

Author, non-fiction: Your First Communion: Meeting Jesus, Your True Joy Publisher: Ignatius Press / San Francisco, California USA

2013

Author, non-fiction: Open Mind, Faithful Heart: Reflections on Following Jesus Publisher: Crossroad Publishing Company / New York, New York USA

2013

First citizen from the Americas, first non-European and first Jesuit priest to be named Pope

2013

Author, non-fiction: I Ask You to Pray for Me: Opening a Horizon of Hope Publisher: Paulist Press / Mahwah, New Jersey USA

2013

Author, non-fictio: The Joy of the Gospel: Evangelii Gaudium Publisher: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops; F Second Printing / Washington, District of Columbia USA

2013

Author, non-fiction: The Simple Wisdom of Pope Francis: Hold on to Hope, Vol 1 Publisher: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops / Washington, District of Columbia USA

2013

Author, non-fiction: Lumen Fidei: The Light of Faith Publisher: Image Publishing / Colorado Springs, Colorado USA with Forward by Scott Hahn

2013

Author, non-fiction: Through the Year with Pope Francis: Daily Reflections Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor, Publishing Division /Huntington, Indiana USA with Kevin Cotter (Author)

2013

Author, non-fiction: Pope Francis Speaks to Our Hearts: Words of Challenge and Hope Publisher: Word Among Us Press / Frederick, Maryland USA

2013

Author, non-fiction: World Youth Day - Brazil: Homilies and Addresses of Pope Francis Publisher: Catholic Truth Society / London, Great Britain United Kingdom

2013

Author, non-fiction: Only Love Can Save Us: Letters, Homilies, and Talks of Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio Publisher: Our Sunday Visitor, Publishing Division /Huntington, Indiana USA

2013

Author, non-fiction: Witnesses to the Risen Christ: Addresses of Pope Francis Publisher: Catholic Truth Society / London, Great Britain United Kingdom

2013

Author, non-fiction: The Simple Wisdom of Pope Francis: The Joy of Evangelization Publisher: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops / Washington, District of Columbia USA

2011

Author, non-fiction: Nosotros como ciudadanos, nosotros como pueblo: hacia un bicentenario en justicia y solidaridad [Ourselves as Citizens, Ourselves as a People: towards a Bicentenary in Justice and Solidarity] Publisher: Buenos Aires: Editorial Claretiana (in Spanish)

2010

Author, non-fiction: Seminario Internacional: consenso para el desarrollo: reflexiones sobre solidaridad y desarrollo [International seminar: Consensus about Development: Reflexions on Solidarity and Development] Publisher: Buenos Aires: EPOCA (in Spanish)

2010

Author, non-fiction: Sobre el cielo y la tierra [On Heaven and Earth] Buenos Aires: Editorial Sudamericana (in Spanish) with Abraham Skorka Published in English 2013

2009

Author, non-fiction: Seminario: las deudas sociales de nuestro tiempo: la deuda social según la doctrina de la iglesia [Seminar: the Social Debts of Our Time: Social Debt According to Church Doctrine] Publisher: Buenos Aires: EPOCA-USAL (in Spanish)

2007

Author, non-fiction: El verdadero poder es el servicio [True Power Is Service] Publisher: Buenos Aires: Editorial Claretiana (in Spanish)

2006

Author, non-fiction: Corrupción y pecado: algunas reflexiones en torno al tema de la corrupción [Corruption and Sin: Some Thoughts on Corruption] Publisher: Buenos Aires: Editorial Claretiana (in Spanish)

2006

Author, non-fiction: Sobre la acusación de sí mismo [On Self-Accusation, (or from the Italian, Humility: The Road towards God)] Publisher: Buenos Aires: Editorial Claretiana (in Spanish)

2005

Author, non-fiction: La nación por construir: utopía, pensamiento y compromiso: VIII Jornada de Pastoral Social [The Nation to Be Built: Utopia, Thought, and Commitment] Publisher: Buenos Aires: Editorial Claretiana (in Spanish)

2003

Author, non-fiction: Educar: exigencia y pasión: desafíos para educadores cristianos [To Educate: Exactingness and Passion: Challenges for Christian Educators] Publisher: Buenos Aires: Editorial Claretiana (in Spanish)

2003

Author, non-fiction: Ponerse la patria al hombro: memoria y camino de esperanza [Putting the Motherland on One's Shoulders: Memoir and Path of Hope] Publisher: Buenos Aires: Editorial Claretiana (in Spanish)

1992

Author, non-fiction: Reflexiones en esperanza [Reflections of Hope] Publisher: Buenos Aires: Ediciones Universidad del Salvador (in Spanish)

1982

Author, non-fiction: Meditaciones para religiosos [Meditations for the Religious] Publisher: Buenos Aires: Diego de Torres (in Spanish)

Professional honors and awards

2016

International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen Society for the Conferring of the International Charlemagne Prize of Aachen For distinguished service on behalf of European unification

2015

Grand Collar of the Order of the Condor of the Andes President Evo Morales, Plurinational State of Bolivia For exceptional civil or military merit shown

2015

Order of Merit "Father Luis Espinal Camps President Evo Morales, Plurinational State of Bolivia For outstanding work in defense of the poor, marginalized and sick

2015

Person of the Year People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) For his request that all Catholics to be kind to animals

2013

Person of the Year Time Magazine For his dedication to "humility" and his fight against poverty

2013

Man of the Year Vanity Fair Italia In recognition of his words and deeds during his first one hundred days as Pontiff