Religious Leader
Pope Francis
Pope Francis was born on December 17, 1936 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He ordained as a priest at age 33 and became auxiliary bishop of Buenos Aires at 56.
Pope Francis was born in 1936 and lived to age 89. Anyone born before 1936 is older than Pope. Anyone over 89 is older than Pope ever was.
Born
December 17, 1936
Buenos Aires, Argentina
World pop: ~2.2B
Died
April 21, 2025
World pop: ~8.2B
Pope's age at death
89
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 89. 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. Pope was 33 when he ordained as a priest — that's 13 years from now for you.
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 was 33 years old when he ordained as a priest in 1969. 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 was 56 years old when he became auxiliary bishop of Buenos Aires in 1992. 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 was 62 years old when he was appointed archbishop of Buenos Aires in 1998. 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 was 77 years old when he was elected as pope in 2013. 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 was 78 years old when he visited the Holy Land in 2014. 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 was 79 years old when he published 'Laudato si'' in 2015. 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 was 80 years old when he addressed the United Nations in 2016. 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 years old when he passed away in 2025. Are you older than Pope was? Enter your birth year to compare.
Age by Year
| Year | Age | Notable Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1936 | 0 | |
| 1937 | 1 | |
| 1938 | 2 | |
| 1939 | 3 | |
| 1940 | 4 | |
| 1941 | 5 | |
| 1942 | 6 | |
| 1943 | 7 | |
| 1944 | 8 | |
| 1945 | 9 | |
| 1946 | 10 | |
| 1947 | 11 | |
| 1948 | 12 | |
| 1949 | 13 | |
| 1950 | 14 | |
| 1951 | 15 | |
| 1952 | 16 | |
| 1953 | 17 | |
| 1954 | 18 | |
| 1955 | 19 | |
| 1956 | 20 | |
| 1957 | 21 | |
| 1958 | 22 | |
| 1959 | 23 | |
| 1960 | 24 | |
| 1961 | 25 | |
| 1962 | 26 | |
| 1963 | 27 | |
| 1964 | 28 | |
| 1965 | 29 | |
| 1966 | 30 | |
| 1967 | 31 | |
| 1968 | 32 | |
| 1969 | 33 | ordained as a priest |
| 1970 | 34 | |
| 1971 | 35 | |
| 1972 | 36 | |
| 1973 | 37 | |
| 1974 | 38 | |
| 1975 | 39 | |
| 1976 | 40 | |
| 1977 | 41 | |
| 1978 | 42 | |
| 1979 | 43 | |
| 1980 | 44 | |
| 1981 | 45 | |
| 1982 | 46 | |
| 1983 | 47 | |
| 1984 | 48 | |
| 1985 | 49 | |
| 1986 | 50 | |
| 1987 | 51 | |
| 1988 | 52 | |
| 1989 | 53 | |
| 1990 | 54 | |
| 1991 | 55 | |
| 1992 | 56 | became auxiliary bishop of Buenos Aires |
| 1993 | 57 | |
| 1994 | 58 | |
| 1995 | 59 | |
| 1996 | 60 | |
| 1997 | 61 | |
| 1998 | 62 | was appointed archbishop of Buenos Aires |
| 1999 | 63 | |
| 2000 | 64 | |
| 2001 | 65 | |
| 2002 | 66 | |
| 2003 | 67 | |
| 2004 | 68 | |
| 2005 | 69 | |
| 2006 | 70 | |
| 2007 | 71 | |
| 2008 | 72 | |
| 2009 | 73 | |
| 2010 | 74 | |
| 2011 | 75 | |
| 2012 | 76 | |
| 2013 | 77 | was elected as pope |
| 2014 | 78 | visited the Holy Land |
| 2015 | 79 | published 'Laudato si'' |
| 2016 | 80 | addressed the United Nations |
| 2017 | 81 | |
| 2018 | 82 | |
| 2019 | 83 | |
| 2020 | 84 | |
| 2021 | 85 | |
| 2022 | 86 | |
| 2023 | 87 | |
| 2024 | 88 | |
| 2025 | 89 | passed away |
