Pope Francis: The People’s Pope

Pope Francis: The People’s Pope Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church, is not your typical pope. Since his election in 2013, he has brought a fresh and humble approach to the Vatican. From riding in a simple car to sneaking out to help the poor, he has become known as the Pope of the People. A Humble Beginning Born as Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Argentina, Pope Francis didn’t grow up dreaming of wearing the white robes of the papacy. In fact, he once worked as a bouncer at a nightclub—yes, you read that right. Imagine getting kicked out of a club by a future pope! He later became a priest and steadily rose through the ranks, always maintaining his down-to-earth nature.