Today in History: Francis becomes first non-European pope in over 1,250 years
- Posted on March 13, 2025
- By Chicago Tribune
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Today in History: Francis becomes first non-European pope in over 1,250 years
On March 13, 2013, Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina was elected pope, choosing the papal name Francis. He was the first pontiff from the Americas, and the first from outside Europe since Pope Gregory I…
