Religious Leader
Pope Francis
Pope Francis was born on December 17, 1936 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He was ordained as a priest the year he turned 33, and became auxiliary bishop of Buenos Aires the year he turned 56.
Pope Francis was born in 1936 and lived to age 88. Anyone born before 1936 is older than Pope. Anyone over 88 is older than Pope ever was.
Pope Francis was born on December 17, 1936 in Buenos Aires, Argentina and died on April 21, 2025 at the age of 88. Pope would be 89 years old today.
Pope Francis would be 89 years old in 2026 and would turn 90 on December 17, 2026. Pope Francis's age in every year ↓
Born
December 17, 1936
Died
April 21, 2025
World pop. at birth
~2.2B
Pope's age at death
88
Your age
20
Are you older than Pope Francis?
No — Pope Francis was born in 1936. You were born in 2006, making you 70 years younger. Pope lived to age 88. You are currently 20, so you are not yet older than Pope was when he died.
At your age (20), Pope hadn't yet reached his first major milestone: he was ordained as a priest the year he turned 33. That's 13 years from now for you.
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Pope's Life Timeline
Pope Francis was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17, 1936, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He grew up in a working-class family and was educated at the Colegio de la Inmaculada Concepción. He joined the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in 1958 and was ordained a priest in 1969, becoming known for his pastoral work and commitment to social justice.
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In 1992, Bergoglio became the auxiliary bishop of Buenos Aires, and in 1998, he was appointed archbishop. He was elevated to cardinal in 2001 by Pope John Paul II. His election as pope on March 13, 2013, marked a historic moment as he became the first pope from the Americas and the first Jesuit pope. Throughout his papacy, he focused on issues such as poverty, climate change, and interfaith dialogue, emphasizing a more inclusive and compassionate approach to the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis's legacy includes a commitment to social justice and environmental issues, which he highlighted in his encyclical 'Laudato si'' in 2015. He continued to advocate for the marginalized and called for reforms within the Church. Pope Francis passed away in 2025 at the age of 89, leaving behind a profound impact on the Catholic Church and the world at large.
Ordained as a priest
Jorge Mario Bergoglio was 33 years old when he was ordained as a priest in 1969. This event marked the beginning of his long and influential career within the Catholic Church, where he would later rise to significant leadership roles.
Pope Francis turned 33 in 1969, the year he was ordained as a priest. Are you older than Pope was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Became auxiliary bishop of Buenos Aires
Jorge Mario Bergoglio was 56 years old when he became the auxiliary bishop of Buenos Aires in 1992. This position allowed him to play a crucial role in the pastoral care of one of the largest dioceses in the world.
Pope Francis turned 56 in 1992, the year he became auxiliary bishop of Buenos Aires. Are you older than Pope was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Was appointed archbishop of Buenos Aires
Jorge Mario Bergoglio was 62 years old when he was appointed archbishop of Buenos Aires in 1998. His leadership in this role was marked by a focus on social justice and outreach to the poor.
Pope Francis turned 62 in 1998, the year he was appointed archbishop of Buenos Aires. Are you older than Pope was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Was elected as pope
Jorge Mario Bergoglio was 77 years old when he was elected as pope on March 13, 2013. His election was historic as he became the first pope from the Americas and the first Jesuit pope, signaling a new direction for the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis turned 77 in 2013, the year he was elected as pope. Are you older than Pope was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Visited the Holy Land
Jorge Mario Bergoglio was 78 years old when he visited the Holy Land in 2014. This visit was significant for promoting interfaith dialogue and reconciliation among Christians, Jews, and Muslims.
Pope Francis turned 78 in 2014, the year he visited the Holy Land. Are you older than Pope was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Published 'Laudato si''
Jorge Mario Bergoglio was 79 years old when he published the encyclical 'Laudato si'' in 2015. This document addressed environmental issues and called for action on climate change, emphasizing the moral imperative to care for our planet.
Pope Francis turned 79 in 2015, the year he published 'Laudato si''. Are you older than Pope was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Addressed the United Nations
Jorge Mario Bergoglio was 80 years old when he addressed the United Nations in 2016. His speech focused on global issues such as poverty, migration, and climate change, urging world leaders to take action.
Pope Francis turned 80 in 2016, the year he addressed the United Nations. Are you older than Pope was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Passed away
Jorge Mario Bergoglio was 88 years old when he passed away in 2025. His death marked the end of a significant papacy that emphasized humility, compassion, and social justice.
Pope Francis was 88 in 2025, the year he passed away. Are you older than Pope was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Age by year
How old was Pope Francis in each year?
- 2026
- Pope Francis would be 89 years old in 2026 and would turn 90 on December 17, 2026.
- 1969
- Pope Francis was 32 at the start of 1969 and turned 33 on December 17, 1969. That year, he was ordained as a priest.
- 1992
- Pope Francis was 55 at the start of 1992 and turned 56 on December 17, 1992. That year, he became auxiliary bishop of Buenos Aires.
- 1998
- Pope Francis was 61 at the start of 1998 and turned 62 on December 17, 1998. That year, he was appointed archbishop of Buenos Aires.
- 2014
- Pope Francis was 77 at the start of 2014 and turned 78 on December 17, 2014. That year, he visited the Holy Land.
- 2015
- Pope Francis was 78 at the start of 2015 and turned 79 on December 17, 2015. That year, he published 'Laudato si''.
Pope Francis's age in every year
Ages change on December 17: the first number is before that birthday, the second after it.
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