Pope Francis is the current head of the Roman Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State, having assumed the papacy on March 13, 2013. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1936, he is the first pope from the Americas and the Southern Hemisphere, as well as the first Jesuit pope. His papacy is marked by a focus on humility, social justice, interfaith dialogue, and environmental issues. He has emphasized the Church’s mission to serve the poor and marginalized and has advocated for reform within the Church, addressing issues such as clericalism and sexual abuse scandals. Pope Francis is known for his approachable style and efforts to modernize the Church’s image and teachings, while also maintaining traditional Catholic doctrine.
Pope Francis, aged 88, is recovering from bilateral pneumonia at Gemelli Hospital, with his condition being closely monitored. Despite an initial respiratory crisis requiring supplemental oxygen, his breathing has stabilized.…