Pope Francis Life In Pics: From Football Ground To Catholic Church

Pope Francis, a keen football fan and an energetic reformer who inspired widespread devotion from Catholics but riled traditionalists, died at 88. His death sets in motion centuries-old traditions that will culminate in the gathering of a conclave of cardinals to choose a successor.

  • Photo released by San Lorenzo football club press service of Argentinian cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio's club membership ID card.
    Photo released by San Lorenzo football club press service of Argentinian cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio's club membership ID card.
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  • A photo of Jorge Mario Bergoglio from his childhood days.
    A photo of Jorge Mario Bergoglio from his childhood days.
  • Pope Francis leads his Wednesday general audience in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican November 19, 2014.
    Pope Francis leads his Wednesday general audience in Saint Peter's Square at the Vatican November 19, 2014.
  • Pope Francis poses for a selfie as he meets young people at the Major Seminar in Daejeon, on August 15, 2014.
    Pope Francis poses for a selfie as he meets young people at the Major Seminar in Daejeon, on August 15, 2014.
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  • Pope Francis salutes the crowd as he arrives for his general audience in St Peter's square at the Vatican on November 6, 2013.
    Pope Francis salutes the crowd as he arrives for his general audience in St Peter's square at the Vatican on November 6, 2013.
  • Pope Francis smiles at the faithful from the Popemobile in Santiago, on January 15, 2018.
    Pope Francis smiles at the faithful from the Popemobile in Santiago, on January 15, 2018.
  • Pope Francis during a private meeting with Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla in The Vatican.
    Pope Francis during a private meeting with Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla in The Vatican.
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  • Pope Francis addresses the crowd during a surprise appearance at the end of the mass for Palm Sunday at St Peter's square in the Vatican on April 13, 2025.
    Pope Francis addresses the crowd during a surprise appearance at the end of the mass for Palm Sunday at St Peter's square in the Vatican on April 13, 2025.
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