Texas Senate Resolution 463 honors Pope Francis, recognizing his life and contributions.

Texas Senate Resolution 463 pays tribute to Pope Francis, acknowledging his life and legacy. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he was deeply influenced by his grandmother, Rosa Bergoglio, who was active in the Catholic Action movement. He entered a school run by Salesian priests at age 12, who instilled in him a sense of duty to the poor. Ordained as a Jesuit priest in 1969, he was appointed to lead the Jesuit order in Argentina in 1973. During the "Dirty War," he worked to save lives, later serving in Germany and Córdoba.

Texas Senate Resolution 463 honors Pope Francis, recognizing his life and contributions.

Texas Senate Resolution 463 pays tribute to Pope Francis, acknowledging his life and legacy. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he was deeply influenced by his grandmother, Rosa Bergoglio, who was active in the Catholic Action movement. He entered a school run by Salesian priests at age 12, who instilled in him a sense of duty to the poor. Ordained as a Jesuit priest in 1969, he was appointed to lead the Jesuit order in Argentina in 1973. During the "Dirty War," he worked to save lives, later serving in Germany and Córdoba.