What are 5 interesting facts about Pope Francis?

13 Interesting Things You Didn’t Know About Pope Francis

• 1 He is the first Latin American to lead the Roman Catholic church.
• 3 He once taught literature and psychology.
• 6 He turned down the fancy apartment.
• 8 His first international visit as Pope was to Brazil.
• 10 He made a pop-rock CD.
• 12 He only has one lung.

What are three facts about Pope Francis?

The first Latin American pope and the first from the Americas. The first non-European pope in more than 1,000 years. Reportedly received the second most votes in the 2005 papal election. As archbishop of Buenos Aires, Bergoglio took the bus to work and cooked his own meals.

Is the Pope married?

The Second Lateran Council (1139) made the promise to remain celibate a prerequisite to ordination, abolishing the married priesthood in the Latin Church….Popes who were legally married.

Name	John XVII
Reign(s)	1003
Relationship	Married before his election as pope
Offspring	Yes (three sons)

What is Pope Francis favorite food?

The Vatican Cookbook, to be published in English in April, reveals that the Buenos Aires-born pontiff’s favourite foods include Argentinian empanadas, sirloin steak and dulce de leche, a menu that makes me warm to him even more than his recent remarks about Donald Trump.

How old was Pope Francis when he became pope?

76
Becoming Pope On March 13, 2013, at the age of 76, Bergoglio was named the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church — becoming the first citizen from the Americas, the first non-European and first Jesuit priest to be named pope, and adopting the name Pope Francis (he took the title after St. Francis of Assisi of Italy).

Can Popes be female?

But a woman is barred from becoming pope, because the person chosen for the position would have to be ordained — and women are barred from becoming priests. According to the Catholic Church catechism, Jesus Christ chose 12 men to be his apostles, and they in turn chose men to continue their ministry.

Does the Pope eat pizza?

Naturally, he loves pizza Time and time again, Pope Francis has demonstrated his love of pizza. In 2013, he celebrated his birthday with a 13-foot pizza, and even once had one delivered straight to the Popemobile.