For more than a decade as Supreme Pontiff, Pope Francis spoke on several occasions about his origins and family ties that marked his life. His death on Monday, April 21, 2025 in Rome revived the interest in knowing in depth the personal history of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, a man who knew how to combine his spiritual mission with a deep connection with his roots.
Born on December 17, 1936 in the Barrio de Flores, in Buenos Aires, Jorge Bergoglio grew up in a family of Italian immigrants from Piedmont. His life was marked by family af...
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