Pope Francis or "Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio" was the first ever Pope elected from The Americas. The largest Catholic population on the world. Pope Francis is also the first Pope elected from outside Europe for over 1300 Years. "Jorge Bergoglio" has chosen the name "Francis" After St. "Francis of Assisi", Because he is known to love the poor.
Pope Francis is a surprise, because He is not one of the "papabilies" or the favorites. Pope Francis like Blessed John Paul II is against Contraception, Euthanasia and Abortion and cosidered it as part of "The Death Culture"Pope Francis is also Against Homosexuality.
As a prelate actively engaged in various ministries for the family and the poor in Argentina, Bergoglio is expected to provide the pastoral or practical underpinning to the Chuch’s highly unpopular stand on the very divisive issues.
Bergoglio was made a cardinal by John Paul in the consistory of 2001. Depending on varying accounts of the papal conclave of 2005 that elected John Paul’s successor, he was said to have been runner-up to Benedict XVI or at least, his name had figured in the initial ballot. (A conclave is confidential and cardinal-electors take a vow of secrecy.)
Other accounts said it was another Jesuit contender, Milan Archbishop Emeritus Carlo Maria Martini, who was pitted against Ratzinger.
Under Benedict, Bergoglio became a member of the obligatory congregations such as the Congregation for the Clergy and Pontifical Council for Family.
Bergoglio also follows the cautious legacy of John Paul and Benedict on social justice.
