Before He Was Pope: Francis' Life in Pictures

Before He Was Pope: Francis' Life in Pictures

The Fiscal Times Staff  //  September 21, 2015

Bishop Jorge Mario Bergoglio Visits the Slums

1998 photo of the then bishop Jorge Mario Bergoglio, now Pope Francis, accompanied by Father Jose Maria de Paola, known as "Father Pepe" and local residents visiting the Villa 21-24 slum in Buenos Aires. REUTERS/Parroquia Virgen de Caacupe/

1998 photo of the then bishop Jorge Mario Bergoglio, now Pope Francis, accompanied by Father Jose Maria de Paola and local residents visiting the Villa 21-24 slum in Buenos Airesprevnext

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