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Pope Francis, a life in images

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Pope Francis greets his followers from the popemobile in Rio de Janeiro.
Pope Francis greeting his followers from the popemobile in Rio de Janeiro. Buda Mendes / GETTY
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Ferran Forné
21/04/2025
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BarcelonaA review in images of Pope Francis' career since his (atypical) arrival at the Vatican in 2013 following the resignation of Benedict XVI.

The relief
1 de 17 VATICAN POOL
The relief

Pope John Paul II embracing the new Argentine cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who received the berretta red, during the city council ceremony in Sant Pere square in 2001.
The 266th pope
2 de 17 MAURIZIO BRAMBATTI / EFE
The 266th pope

Pope Francis on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica after being elected the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church in 2013.
The reunion
3 de 17 Maurizio Brambatti / EFE
The reunion

Pope Francis greets Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI before leading Mass for the elderly in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, September 28, 2014.
Moment of reflection
4 de 17 Vatican Media / REUTERS
Moment of reflection
The covid
5 de 17 Vatican Media / REUTERS
The covid

Pope Francis sends a virtual hug after delivering his weekly Angelus prayer via video during the pandemic, at the Vatican, March 15, 2020.
Symbol of peace
6 de 17 TOLGA BOZOGLU / EFE
Symbol of peace

Pope Francis releasing a white dove upon his arrival at the Holy Spirit Church for a service in Istanbul in 2013.
In front of the wall
7 de 17 Jim Hollander / EFE
In front of the wall

Pope Francis bows his head in prayer after placing a written note in a gap in the Western Wall, Judaism's holiest site, in Jerusalem, May 26, 2014.
Beyond religion
8 de 17 ALESSANDRO DI MEO / EFE
Beyond religion

Pope Francis receiving a boat gift from an indigenous woman before meeting with authorities, civil society, and the diplomatic corps at the APEC Haus in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
Uniting cultures and religions
9 de 17 Ciro Fusco / EFE
Uniting cultures and religions

Pope Francis receiving an Indian battle hat during a meeting with Indigenous people for a silent prayer at the cemetery in Maskwacis, a town 100 kilometers south of Edmonton, Canada.
Dedicated to everything and everyone
10 de 17 ANGELO CARCONI / EFE
Dedicated to everything and everyone

Signing the imprint of a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, which displays the words "Harley-Davidson Würzburg Village".
Argentine with all my heart
11 de 17 GETTY
Argentine with all my heart

The Pope receiving, from Maradona, an Argentine national team jersey bearing his name.
Mass symbol
12 de 17 Remo Casilli / REUTERS
Mass symbol

Pope Francis taking photos with several nuns who visited him during his weekly audience at the Vatican.
Hearings for everyone
13 de 17 MAURIZIO BRAMBATTI / EFE
Hearings for everyone

Pope Francis with the artists of the Cuban Circus.
Always ready to make you smile
14 de 17 Angelo Carconi / EFE
Always ready to make you smile

Pope Francis wearing a red clown nose during the weekly general audience in the Paul VI Hall, Vatican City, August 21, 2024.
One of the last public appearances
15 de 17 ETTORE FERRARI / EFE
One of the last public appearances

Pope Francis greeting the crowd in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City this year 2025.
Dumped into the village
16 de 17 Europa Press
Dumped into the village

Pope Francis drinking a cup of mate before his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square in Vatican City.
Easter Mass
17 de 17 ANGELO CARCONI / EFE
Easter Mass

Pope Francis greeting the faithful after the Urbi et Orbi blessing following Easter Mass in St. Peter's Square, Vatican City.
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