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Pope Francis never visited his homeland, Argentina, during his reign. But why?
Pope Francis was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires. In 2013, Francis ascended to the Chair of St Peter. But despite ...
Fan 88235: Pope Francis honoured by hometown soccer team in Argentina
Argentina-born Pope Francis, who died on Monday, is being honoured at his local hometown soccer club in Buenos Aires, San ...
Dancing tango, working at a bar: Pope Francis facts that may surprise you
Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Francis loved soccer and tango, once worked as a bar doorman and was known to shun the pomp of ...
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How the Latino faithful in North Carolina remember Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope
Pope Francis was the world’s first Latin American pope and he particularly touched the heart of those from his continent.
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Pope Francis: A decade of distance from Argentina sparks mixed reactions
His avoidance of the country was influenced by its polarising politics and strained relationships with leaders ...
Why Pope's death leaves Argentines 'orphaned' in more ways than one
"When he left Buenos Aires for the conclave, he seemed somewhat sad; he was getting ready to retire in a room at the Priests' ...
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'One isn't born a saint': School nuns remember Pope Francis as a boy
Francis was born and found his love of God, the poor, tango and football in Buenos Aires' Flores neighbourhood. Read more at ...