Pope Francis, critical
Pope Francis chose not to wear the elaborate clothing, like red shoes or silk vestments, associated with other popes. (MGN)
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Francis − a pope who has cared deeply for the poor and opened up the Catholic Church

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Mathew Schmalz, College of the Holy Cross

Pope Francis, who remains in critical condition and hospitalized as he battles pneumonia in both lungs, was elected pope on March 13, 2013, after the surprise resignation of Benedict XVI.

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Prior to becoming pope, he was Jorge Mario Bergoglio, archbishop of Buenos Aires, and was the first person from the Americas to be elected to the papacy. He was also the first pope to choose Francis

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