Pope Francis donated over US$200,000 to inmates before passing

Pope Francis donated over US$200,000 to inmates before passing

Pope Francis donated over US$200,000 to inmates before passing

Pope Francis donated over US$200,000 to inmates before passing

Pope Francis donated over US$200,000 to inmates before passing

Pope Francis donated over US$200,000 to inmates before passing

Pope Francis donated over US$200,000 to inmates before passing

Pope Francis donated over US$200,000 to inmates before passing

Pope Francis donated over US$200,000 to inmates before passing

Pope Francis donated over US$200,000 to inmates before passing

Pope Francis donated over US$200,000 to inmates before passing

Pope Francis donated over US$200,000 to inmates before passing

Pope Francis donated over US$200,000 to inmates before passing

Pope Francis donated over US$200,000 to inmates before passing

Pope Francis donated over US$200,000 to inmates before passing

Pope Francis donated over US$200,000 to inmates before passing

Pope Francis donated over US$200,000 to inmates before passing

Pope Francis donated over US$200,000 to inmates before passing

Pope Francis donated over US$200,000 to inmates before passing

Pope Francis donated over US$200,000 to inmates before passing

Pope Francis donated over US$200,000 to inmates before passing

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266th Pope -

Jorge Mario Bergoglio was born on 17 December 1936 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He chose the name Francis as a tribute to Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of Italy. He was the 266th leader of the Catholic Church.

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Previous career - Before he followed a religious path, Pope Francis performed chemical tests in a lab, worked as a janitor in a factory, was a security guard, and taught literature. Years later, he earned degrees in chemistry and philosophy.

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Traveler - He built his ecclesiastical career in Argentina, but also studied in Chile and Germany for brief periods.

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Soccer fan -

He was a huge fan of the Argentinian soccer club San Lorenzo, and his membership card is the proof!

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San Lorenzo -

Jorge Mario Bergoglio was raised in the neighborhood of Flores, home to the San Lorenzo team. His father played basketball for San Lorenzo.

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Homage - When the San Lorenzo soccer team won the Argentinian championship, they gave Pope Francis a replica of the trophy that they received.

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Childhood sweetheart - He had a girlfriend before he followed God's calling. He even proposed to her when they were just 12!

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The first - Pope Francis was the first Jesuit Pope, the first non-European Pope since the 18th century, and the first to replace a Pope who stepped down in over 600 years.

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Unprecedented encounter - When Pope Benedict XVI stepped down in 2013, something unprecedented happened in the history of the Catholic church: an encounter between two Popes.

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Prolonged election - Pope Francis was elected in March 2013. The process took over 27 hours and included four ballots.

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Really close - Jorge Mario Bergoglio ranked second in the 2005 conclave that elected Pope Benedict XVI to replace Pope John Paul II.

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Talented cook -

He liked to cook his own food, as his mother taught him when he was a child.

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Little luggage -

The pontiff used to travel with just a small overnight bag and he carried it himself. He once said he usually carried a knife, a notebook, and a book about Mother Theresa.

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Favorite drink -

He was a wine-lover and he loved mate, a herbal infusion that is very popular in South America.

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Music -

He was a fan of the Argentinian tango singer Carlos Gardel.

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Favorite authors -

Pope Francis was an avid reader and a lover of poetry. He revealed that he was a fan of Russian writer Fiodór Dostoiévski and Argentinian writer Jorge Luis Borges.

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Bird-lover -

Pope Francis loved animals, especially birds, and even had some bird pets of his own. His sister has said that when he was younger he taught his parrot how to swear!

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Fights for the sick - In 2001, Jorge Mario Bergoglio washed the feet of 12 AIDS patients at an asylum in Argentina.

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Humble -

He was known for leading a simple lifestyle. He lived in a 70 sq m apartment in the Vatican and he didn't appreciate when his cardinals opted for unnecessary luxuries.

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A regular guy - When he was a priest in Argentina, he would use public transportation.

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One lung -

The pontiff had been living with one lung since he was 21. The other was removed because of an infection.

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When he was named Pope... - He told fellow countrymen not to travel to Rome to celebrate his appointment as Pope, but to instead donate the money that they would spend to charities.

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Popular - Pope Francis was already popular when he was made cardinal in 2001. He auctioned his old motorcycle and a Harley-Davidson leather jacket, both signed by him.

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Raising money - The managed to raise US$326,000 in the auction, and the money went to a homeless shelter in Rome.

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Multilingual -

Mario Bergoglio spoke Spanish, Italian, and German.

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Back in the day - He was criticized in Argentina for allegedly supporting the military regime that was in power in the 1970s and '80s.

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Breaking the rules -

He looked playful in this top hat in June 2016!

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Sombrero time! - The pontiff was given yet another hat when he visited Panama in July 2016.

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Even on the stamps! -

Pope Francis had his face on stamps after 2013 World Youth Day in Brazil!

See also: Discover the masterpiece that is Vatican City

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266th Pope -

Jorge Mario Bergoglio was born on 17 December 1936 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He chose the name Francis as a tribute to Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of Italy. He was the 266th leader of the Catholic Church.

© Reuters

1 / 30 Fotos

Previous career - Before he followed a religious path, Pope Francis performed chemical tests in a lab, worked as a janitor in a factory, was a security guard, and taught literature. Years later, he earned degrees in chemistry and philosophy.

© Reuters

2 / 30 Fotos

Traveler - He built his ecclesiastical career in Argentina, but also studied in Chile and Germany for brief periods.

© Reuters

3 / 30 Fotos

Soccer fan -

He was a huge fan of the Argentinian soccer club San Lorenzo, and his membership card is the proof!

© Reuters

4 / 30 Fotos

San Lorenzo -

Jorge Mario Bergoglio was raised in the neighborhood of Flores, home to the San Lorenzo team. His father played basketball for San Lorenzo.

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Getty Images

5 / 30 Fotos

Homage - When the San Lorenzo soccer team won the Argentinian championship, they gave Pope Francis a replica of the trophy that they received.

© Reuters

6 / 30 Fotos

Childhood sweetheart - He had a girlfriend before he followed God's calling. He even proposed to her when they were just 12!

© Reuters

7 / 30 Fotos

The first - Pope Francis was the first Jesuit Pope, the first non-European Pope since the 18th century, and the first to replace a Pope who stepped down in over 600 years.

© Reuters

8 / 30 Fotos

Unprecedented encounter - When Pope Benedict XVI stepped down in 2013, something unprecedented happened in the history of the Catholic church: an encounter between two Popes.

© Reuters

9 / 30 Fotos

Prolonged election - Pope Francis was elected in March 2013. The process took over 27 hours and included four ballots.

© Getty Images

10 / 30 Fotos

Really close - Jorge Mario Bergoglio ranked second in the 2005 conclave that elected Pope Benedict XVI to replace Pope John Paul II.

© Reuters

11 / 30 Fotos

Talented cook -

He liked to cook his own food, as his mother taught him when he was a child.

© Reuters

12 / 30 Fotos

Little luggage -

The pontiff used to travel with just a small overnight bag and he carried it himself. He once said he usually carried a knife, a notebook, and a book about Mother Theresa.

© Reuters

13 / 30 Fotos

Favorite drink -

He was a wine-lover and he loved mate, a herbal infusion that is very popular in South America.

© Reuters

14 / 30 Fotos

Music -

He was a fan of the Argentinian tango singer Carlos Gardel.

© Reuters

15 / 30 Fotos

Favorite authors -

Pope Francis was an avid reader and a lover of poetry. He revealed that he was a fan of Russian writer Fiodór Dostoiévski and Argentinian writer Jorge Luis Borges.

© Reuters

16 / 30 Fotos

Bird-lover -

Pope Francis loved animals, especially birds, and even had some bird pets of his own. His sister has said that when he was younger he taught his parrot how to swear!

© Reuters

17 / 30 Fotos

Fights for the sick - In 2001, Jorge Mario Bergoglio washed the feet of 12 AIDS patients at an asylum in Argentina.

© Reuters

18 / 30 Fotos

Humble -

He was known for leading a simple lifestyle. He lived in a 70 sq m apartment in the Vatican and he didn't appreciate when his cardinals opted for unnecessary luxuries.

© Reuters

19 / 30 Fotos

A regular guy - When he was a priest in Argentina, he would use public transportation.

© Reuters

20 / 30 Fotos

One lung -

The pontiff had been living with one lung since he was 21. The other was removed because of an infection.

© Reuters

21 / 30 Fotos

When he was named Pope... - He told fellow countrymen not to travel to Rome to celebrate his appointment as Pope, but to instead donate the money that they would spend to charities.

© Reuters

22 / 30 Fotos

Popular - Pope Francis was already popular when he was made cardinal in 2001. He auctioned his old motorcycle and a Harley-Davidson leather jacket, both signed by him.

© Reuters

23 / 30 Fotos

Raising money - The managed to raise US$326,000 in the auction, and the money went to a homeless shelter in Rome.

© Reuters

24 / 30 Fotos

Multilingual -

Mario Bergoglio spoke Spanish, Italian, and German.

© Reuters

25 / 30 Fotos

Back in the day - He was criticized in Argentina for allegedly supporting the military regime that was in power in the 1970s and '80s.

© Shutterstock

26 / 30 Fotos

Breaking the rules -

He looked playful in this top hat in June 2016!

© Reuters

27 / 30 Fotos

Sombrero time! - The pontiff was given yet another hat when he visited Panama in July 2016.

© Reuters

28 / 30 Fotos

Even on the stamps! -

Pope Francis had his face on stamps after 2013 World Youth Day in Brazil!

See also: Discover the masterpiece that is Vatican City

© Shutterstock

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Pope Francis donated over US$200,000 to inmates before passing

The money came from his personal account

Pope Francis donated over US$200,000 to inmates before passing

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LIFESTYLE Pope francis

Just days before his death, Pope Francis made a final, unexpected visit to Regina Coeli, one of Italy’s most overcrowded prisons, where he met with 70 inmates ahead of Easter. According to the Vatican, the late pontiff spent around half an hour at the Roman facility, offering well-wishes.

In a revelation following Francis’s passing on April 21, the bishop who accompanied him disclosed that the pope donated €200,000 (about US$213,000) from his personal account to the prisoners. The donation marked one of his final public acts and added to the late pope’s legacy of outreach to vulnerable communities.

Pope Francis was known for his humanitarian work and his bold opinions. Sometimes he caused controversy with his relatively liberal points of view.

But what was the pontiff really like, and how was his life before he became head of the Catholic church?

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