Why Is Pope Francis Important

Did you know that out of the 266 popes; Pope Francis is the first from the Americas? Pope Francis, also referred to as “The People's Pope” (Time Magazine) became the leader of the Roman Catholic Church on March 13, 2013. He is the highest figure in the Catholic Church and the first non-European Pope in 1,200 years. This significant leader will forever leave an imprint on the world. Pope Francis is without a doubt one of the most influential people in today’s history. One could know this man of great importance is such a humble and influential leader in today’s society because of his title, actions towards people, and his simplistic life style.

From his young years to now, Pope Francis has always been a selfless man. Francis was born
LIFE said “The College of Cardinals went “to the end of the earth” to find the right man to lead the Church out of its darkness. The world prays that this very different kind of pontiff can show the way” and Pope Francis has truly done so. From the first moment when Francis appears on the central balcony, immediately he breaks tradition and says something that awe struck millions, Pope Francis said “let us say this prayer, your prayer for me, in silence.” Previous popes have always given a blessing, but Francis is different. Another way Pope Francis demonstrates humility is caring for the poor. Recently Francis has built shelters, provided transportation, showers, food and many other necessities for the poor in Rome. Pope Francis has a heart for the poor; after all he did choose the name Francis after St. Francis of Assisi in order to remember the poor. Moments before Pope Francis, previously known as Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio discovered he would be pope, his close friend Cardinal Claudio Hummes said to him “Do not forget the Poor.” Francis really took this to heart, as one could know based on his action towards the less