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Overview
Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, became Pope in 2013 as the first from the Americas and first Jesuit pope. Has pushed reform on climate change and poverty while facing criticism for slow response to the church's sexual abuse crisis, though he has taken some steps including establishing new accountability mechanisms.
Key Affiliations
Controversies & Concerns
Criticized for slow response to sexual abuse crisis
Established new accountability mechanisms for bishops
Progressive on climate and poverty, conservative on some social issues
Related Investigations (2)
Sources & Documentation
1 documented sources from official records, investigations, and reports
Personal Information
- Born
- December 17, 1936
Education
- •Universidad del Salvador, Philosophy
- •Philosophical and Theological Faculty of San Miguel, Theology
Key Timeline
2013
Elected Pope
2015
Published climate encyclical Laudato Si
2019
Established new abuse reporting requirements