Jorge Mario Bergoglio, known as Pope Francis, is the 266th pope of the Roman Catholic Church. He was born on December 17, 1936, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Before becoming pope in March 2013, he served as the Archbishop of Buenos Aires and was known for his focus on social justice and the needs of the poor. As pope, Francis has emphasized themes of compassion, humility, and interfaith dialogue. He is the first pope from the Americas and the Southern Hemisphere, and he has made significant efforts to address issues such as climate change and the refugee crisis, promoting a more inclusive and caring church.