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Pope Francis (Jorge Mario Bergoglio)

Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Argentina, is the leader of the Roman Catholic Church since 2013. He is known for his humility, focus on social justice, and concern for the poor and marginalized. As Pope, he promotes compassion, interfaith dialogue, environmental care, and reform within the church. He is the first Jesuit Pope and the first from South America, emphasizing a pastoral approach over dogma. His leadership aims to modernize the Church's image while staying rooted in its spiritual and moral teachings.