HAPPY BIRTHDAY POPE FRANCIS

Pope Francis is the 266th and current Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, a title he holds ex officio as Bishop of Rome, and sovereign of Vatican City. He chose Francis as his papal name in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi.

Born: December 17, 1936 (age 79), Flores, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Office: Sovereign of Vatican City State since 2013

Education: Milltown Institute of Theology and Philosophy (1980–1980), More

Awards: Bambi - Millennium Award