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The likeliest explanation for Bergoglio’s conduct, if it was less than perfect, is that he saved people when he could, but let others go because the military were determined to have them.

In this 2008 file photo, Argentina's Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, second from left, rides the subway in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Bergoglio, who became pope in 2013 and took the name Francis ...

Father Guillermo Marcó, who served as Cardinal Bergoglio's spokesman in Buenos Aires for nine years, travelled to Rome to attend Pope Francis' funeral. He has fond memories of him as an attentive ...

Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, leaves behind one living sibling and a handful of nieces and nephews – only one of whom is expected to attend his funeral Saturday.

Jose Mario Bergoglio poses with his family (top row, 2nd from left) for a portrait, in an undated photo. From L to R, back row: sister Maria Helena, mother Regina Sivori, brother Alberto, Jorge ...

We have witnessed how in many ways the former Jorge Bergoglio surprised the world with his selection —and election—to the Chair of St. Peter.

The likeliest explanation for Bergoglio’s conduct, if it was less than perfect, is that he saved people when he could, but let others go because the military were determined to have them.

Bergoglio grew up learning about literature and chemistry, among other subjects, and enjoyed everything typical of a teenage boy, Crespo says. Francis, seen at left, was born on December 17, 1936.