"and abroad. In 1960, the young Jorge Mario Bergoglio (today Pope Francis), in his period of formation towards the priesthood, spent a season in Chile, where Aldunate was the master of novices. He was the main initiator of the movement of the Charismatic Renewal in Chile, in the early 1970s. He died on July 18, 2018, aged 102. Carlos Aldunate Lyon Carlos Aldunate Lyon (16 May 1916 – 18 July 2018) was a Chilean Catholic Jesuit priest, teacher, writer, and promoter of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal in Chile, as well as one of the teachers of Pope Francis. He was"
"accused dozens of Roman Catholic church officials of participating in, encouraging or ignoring crimes committed against thousands of Argentinians. This book was in the news in 2013, when Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio was named as Pope Francis, because one of the church officials named in the book is Bergoglio. Though he testified during later investigations, the future Pope was not charged with any crime. The Emilio Mignone International Human Rights Prize has been created in his name. Emilio F. Mignone Emilio Fermín Mignone (July 23, 1922 - December 21, 1998) was a well-known campaigner for human rights during Argentina's military dictatorship"
"and was created a cardinal in 2001 by Pope John Paul II. He led the Argentine Church during the December 2001 riots in Argentina. The administrations of Néstor Kirchner and Cristina Fernández de Kirchner considered him a political rival. Following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI on 28 February 2013, a papal conclave elected Bergoglio as his successor on 13 March. He chose Francis as his papal name in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi. Throughout his public life, Pope Francis has been noted for his humility, emphasis on God's mercy, international visibility as Pope, concern for the poor and"
"Pope, Archbishop and Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina chose Francis as his papal name in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi, becoming Pope Francis. At his first audience on 16 March 2013, Pope Francis told journalists that he had chosen the name in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi, and had done so because he was especially concerned for the well-being of the poor. He explained that, as it was becoming clear during the conclave voting that he would be elected the new bishop of Rome, the Brazilian Cardinal Cláudio Hummes had embraced him and whispered, ""Don't forget the"
"North-West, 62%, 16% and 13%, respectively. The headquarters of the 1.2-billion strong Catholic Church, the State of Vatican City (see also Holy See), is an enclave within the city of Rome and, thus, the Italian territory. The Church's world leader, the Pope, is the Bishop of Rome, hence the special relationship between Italians and the Church—and the latter's entanglement with Italian politics (see Lateran Treaty and the section below on religion and politics). The current Pope is Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who, before his election in 2013, is from Argentina and was the Archbishop of Buenos Aires from 1998"
"he suffered from life-threatening pneumonia and three cysts. He had part of a lung excised shortly afterwards. Bergoglio has been a lifelong supporter of San Lorenzo de Almagro football club. Bergoglio is also a fan of the films of Tita Merello, neorealism, and tango dancing, with a fondness for the traditional music of Argentina and Uruguay known as the ""milonga"". Bergoglio found his vocation to the priesthood while he was on his way to celebrate the Spring Day. He passed by a church to go to confession, and was inspired by the priest. Bergoglio studied at the archdiocesan seminary, Inmaculada"
"Giuseppe Bergomi Giuseppe ""Beppe"" Bergomi (; born 22 December 1963) is an Italian retired footballer who spent his entire career at Internazionale. A one-club man, Bergomi held the record of most appearances for the club for several years, while also being the side's longtime captain. He was affectionately referred to as """"Lo zio"""" (""the uncle"") because of his bushy eyebrows and the impressive moustache he wore even as a youngster. He is regarded as one of the greatest Italian defenders of all time, and as one of the best of his generation, being elected by Pelé to be part of"
"Josip Broz Tito Josip Broz (Cyrillic: Јосип Броз, ; 7 May 1892 – 4 May 1980), commonly known as Tito (; Cyrillic: Тито, ), was a Yugoslav communist revolutionary and political leader, serving in various roles from 1943 until his death in 1980. During World War II, he was the leader of the Partisans, often regarded as the most effective resistance movement in occupied Europe. While his presidency has been criticized as authoritarian and concerns about the repression of political opponents have been raised, most Yugoslavs considered him popular and a benevolent dictator. He was a popular public figure both"
"Cardinal Bergoglio became known for personal humility, doctrinal conservatism, and a commitment to social justice. A simple lifestyle contributed to his reputation for humility. He lived in a small apartment, rather than in the elegant bishop's residence in the suburb of Olivos. He took public transportation and cooked his own meals. He limited his time in Rome to ""lightning visits"". He was known to be devoted to St. Therese of Lisieux, and he enclosed a small picture of her in the letters he wrote, calling her ""a great missionary saint"". After Pope John Paul II died on 2 April 2005,"
"Sergio Mattarella Sergio Mattarella (; born 23 July 1941) is an Italian politician, lawyer and academic serving as the 12th and current President of Italy since 2015. He was previously Minister for Parliamentary Affairs from 1987 to 1989, Minister of Education from 1989 to 1990, Deputy Prime Minister of Italy from 1998 to 1999 and Minister of Defence from 1999 to 2001. In 2011, he became an elected judge on the Constitutional Court. On 31 January 2015, he was elected by the Italian Parliament to serve as President of the Italian Republic. His brother Piersanti was a victim of the"
"career: Vicenza, Fiorentina, Juventus, Milan, Bologna, Internazionale and Brescia. Baggio is known as """" (""The Divine Ponytail""), for the hairstyle he wore for most of his career, for his talent and for his Buddhist beliefs. In 2002, Baggio was nominated Goodwill Ambassador of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. In 2003, he was the inaugural winner of the ""Golden Foot"" award. In recognition of his human rights activism, he received the Man of Peace award from the Nobel Peace Prize Laureates in 2010. He was inducted into the Italian Football Hall of Fame in 2011. Roberto Baggio"
"as a political rival to the day he died in October 2010. Bergoglio's relations with Kirchner's widow and successor, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, have been similarly tense. In 2008, Bergoglio called for national reconciliation during disturbances in the country's agricultural regions, which the government interpreted as a support for anti-government demonstrators. The campaign to enact same-sex marriage legislation was a particularly tense period in their relations. When Bergoglio was elected pope, the initial reactions were mixed. Most of the Argentine society cheered it, but the pro-government newspaper ""Página/12"" published renewed allegations about the Dirty War, and the president of the"
"of the year. The press office of the Quirinale ""neither confirmed nor denied"" the reports. Napolitano officially resigned on 14 January 2015, after the end of the six-month Italian presidency of the European Union. Giorgio Napolitano Giorgio Napolitano, (; born 29 June 1925) is an Italian politician who served as the 11th President of the Republic from 2006 to 2015, the only Italian President to be reelected to the Presidency. Due to his dominant position in Italian politics, critics often refer to him as ""Re Giorgio"" (""King George""). He is the longest serving President in the history of the modern"
"1881 – February 17, 1948) was a distinguished Argentine academic, physician and inventor. Public Service: Julio César Saguier June 18, 1935 – January 13, 1987) Argentine lawyer and politician. Mayor of Buenos Aires from December 1983 to January 1987. Oscar Camilión (6 January 1930 – 12 February 2016) Argentine, politician, lawyer and diplomat. He served as Minister of Defense from December 1993 to August 1996. Sports: Francisco Diego Maciel (born September 17, 1977 in Buenos Aires) retired Argentine football who played as a right back. Pope Francis born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, (17 December 1936). The Pope-to-be taught literature and psychology"
"a football pundit and commentator for Italian satellite television Sky Italia, often commentating with Fabio Caressa, including in Italy's victorious run at the 2006 World Cup. Bergomi is married to Daniela; they have two children: Andrea and Sara. Giuseppe Bergomi Giuseppe ""Beppe"" Bergomi (; born 22 December 1963) is an Italian retired footballer who spent his entire career at Internazionale. A one-club man, Bergomi held the record of most appearances for the club for several years, while also being the side's longtime captain. He was affectionately referred to as """"Lo zio"""" (""the uncle"") because of his bushy eyebrows and the"
"as saint-confessors to inspire people to become reconciled to the Church and to God, by the confession of their sins. Padre Pio Padre Pio, also known as Saint Pio of Pietrelcina (), O.F.M. Cap. (May 25, 1887September 23, 1968), was a friar, priest, stigmatist, and mystic, now venerated as a saint of the Catholic church. Born Francesco Forgione, he was given the name of Pius () when he joined the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin. Padre Pio became famous for exhibiting stigmata for most of his life, thereby generating much interest and controversy. He was both beatified (1999) and canonized"
"tough situations in the 1980s such as the Sigonella crisis. He is famous for his ability as a tough negotiator and has thus earned the nickname of ""Rocky"" Ruggiero. At the time of his death in 2013, Ruggiero was an Ambassador and was working for Citigroup. He was a member of the Steering Committee of the Bilderberg Group. Ruggiero was awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of the Sacred Treasure by the government of Japan. Renato Ruggiero Renato Ruggiero (9 April 1930 – 4 August 2013) was an Italian politician. He was Director-General of the World Trade Organization from"
"day on which the Mass was celebrated. At his first audience on 16 March 2013, Francis told journalists that he had chosen the name in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi, and had done so because he was especially concerned for the well-being of the poor. He explained that, as it was becoming clear during the conclave voting that he would be elected the new bishop of Rome, the Brazilian Cardinal Cláudio Hummes had embraced him and whispered, ""Don't forget the poor"", which had made Bergoglio think of the saint. Bergoglio had previously expressed his admiration for St. Francis, explaining"
"to seldom do and 26.8%, to never do. On 13 March 2013, Argentine Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the Cardinal Archbishop of Buenos Aires, was elected Bishop of Rome and Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church. He took the name ""Francis"", and he became the first Pope from either the Americas or from the Southern Hemisphere; he is the first Pope born outside of Europe since the election of Pope Gregory III (who was Syrian) in 741. Argentina is highly urbanized, with 92% of its population living in cities: the ten largest metropolitan areas account for half of the population. About 3"
"2007, becoming Cardinal-Priest of Sant'Andrea al Quirinale. On June 12, 2008, in addition to his main duties he was appointed by Benedict as a member of the Congregation for the Clergy. On January 5, 2011, he was appointed among the first members of the newly created Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelisation. He is considered by some to be papabile and was widely considered by odds-makers to be a top candidate to succeed Pope Benedict XVI, including in the Papal conclave, 2013 that selected his colleague, South American Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, Argentina, who"
"Silvio Berlusconi Silvio Berlusconi (; born 29 September 1936) is an Italian media tycoon and politician who has served as Prime Minister of Italy in four governments. Berlusconi is the controlling shareholder of Mediaset and owned the Italian football club A.C. Milan from 1986 to 2017. He is nicknamed ""Il Cavaliere"" (The Knight) for his Order of Merit for Labour, although he voluntarily resigned from this order in March 2014. In 2018, ""Forbes"" magazine ranked him as the 190th richest man in the world with a net worth of US$8.0 billion. In 2009, ""Forbes"" ranked him 12th in the List"
"When Jorge Bergoglio was elected as Pope Francis, Página/12 published renewed allegations about his actions during the Dirty War. However, due to the Pope's popularity in Argentina, Cristina Kirchner made what the political analyst Claudio Fantini called a ""Copernican shift"" in her relations with him and fully embraced the Francis phenomenon. Página/12 then removed their controversial articles about Bergoglio, written by Horacio Verbitsky, from their web page, as a result of this change. A 2012 comic strip titled ""An Adventure of David Gueto"" featured a parody of a DJ, asking the prisoners of a Nazi concentration camp to dance, and"
"Mario Bergoglio was an Italian immigrant accountant born in Portacomaro (Province of Asti) in Italy's Piedmont region. Regina Sívori was a housewife born in Buenos Aires to a family of northern Italian (Piedmontese-Genoese) origin. Mario José's family left Italy in 1929 to escape the fascist rule of Benito Mussolini. According to María Elena Bergoglio, the Pope's only living sibling, they did not emigrate for economic reasons. His other siblings were Alberto Horacio, Oscar Adrián and Marta Regina. Two great-nephews, Antonio and Joseph, died in a traffic collision. In the sixth grade, Bergoglio attended Wilfrid Barón de los Santos Ángeles, a"
"ratified. In March 2013, Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Archbishop of Buenos Aires was elected Pope. Argentina–Holy See relations Argentina–Holy See relations are the foreign relations between Argentina and the Holy See. The current pope, Pope Francis, was the former Archbishop of Buenos Aires. Argentina, which was a Spanish colony as part of the Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata, lost its relation with the Holy See during the Argentine War of Independence. Both countries reestablished diplomatic relations on 17 April 1840, during the administration of Juan Manuel de Rosas. Argentina has an embassy to the Holy See, and the Holy"
"Giorgio Napolitano Giorgio Napolitano, (; born 29 June 1925) is an Italian politician who served as the 11th President of the Republic from 2006 to 2015, the only Italian President to be reelected to the Presidency. Due to his dominant position in Italian politics, critics often refer to him as ""Re Giorgio"" (""King George""). He is the longest serving President in the history of the modern Italian Republic, which has been in existence since 1946. Although the presidency is a nonpartisan office as guarantor of Italy's Constitution, Napolitano was a longtime member of the Italian Communist Party (and of its"
"Servant of God. On 5 July 2013, Pope Francis – bypassing the traditionally required second miracle – declared John XXIII a saint, based his virtuous, model lifestyle, and because of the good which had come from his having opened the Second Vatican Council. He was canonised alongside Pope John Paul II on 27 April 2014. John XXIII today is affectionately known as the ""Good Pope"" and in Italian, ""il Papa buono"". Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli was born on 25 November 1881 in Sotto il Monte, a small country village in the Bergamo province of the Lombardy region of Italy. He was"
"is currently seeking the beatification of Padre Mario. Mario Pantaleo José Mario Pantaleo (August 1, 1915 – August 19, 1992) was an Italian priest who lived most of his life in Argentina. He is known as Padre Mario. He was well known for the healings of thousands as well as for the construction of a foundation in González Catán, Buenos Aires Province, which includes among other things free health care and education up to college level. Jose Mario Pantaleo was born in Pistoia, Tuscany, to Ida Melani and Enrico Pantaleo. His father was a successful businessman, though much of the"
"corruption, finance, freedom of speech, child labour, globalization and technology. Grillo maintains a blog in Italian, English, and Japanese that is updated daily. According to Technorati, the blog ranks among the 10 most visited in the world. In 2008, ""The Guardian"" included Grillo's blog among the world's most influential. He often receives letters from prominent figures such as Antonio Di Pietro (former Italian Minister of Infrastructures), Fausto Bertinotti (former President of the Italian Chamber of Deputies), Renzo Piano, and Nobel Prize Winners including Dario Fo, Joseph E. Stiglitz, the Dalai Lama and Muhammad Yunus. As Grillo became more and more"
"public penance for the sins committed during the years of the dictatorship"" in the 1970s, during the Dirty War. Bergoglio made it his custom to celebrate the Holy Thursday ritual washing of feet in places such as jails, hospitals, retirement homes or slums. In 2007, just two days after Benedict XVI issued new rules for using the liturgical forms that preceded the Second Vatican Council, Cardinal Bergoglio was one of the first bishops in the world to respond by instituting a Tridentine Mass in Buenos Aires. It was celebrated weekly. On 8 November 2005, Bergoglio was elected president of the"
"Mario Draghi Mario Draghi (; born 3 September 1947) is an Italian economist serving as the President of the European Central Bank since 2011. He previously served as the Chairman of the Financial Stability Board from 2009 to 2011 and Governor of the Bank of Italy from 2005 to 2011. Draghi previously worked at Goldman Sachs from 2002 until 2005. In 2014, Draghi was listed as the 8th most powerful person in the world by Forbes. In 2015, ""Fortune"" magazine ranked him as the world's second greatest leader. His term is scheduled to end on October 31, 2019. Draghi was"
"later; Bergoglio would have had little reason to suspect that the detention of Yorio and Jalics could end up in their deaths. When Bergoglio became Pope, an alleged photo of him giving the sacramental bread to dictator Jorge Rafael Videla became viral in social networks. It has also been used by the newspaper ""Página/12"". The photo was soon proved to be false. It was revealed that the priest, whose face is not visible in the photo, was Carlos Berón de Astrada. The photo was taken at the church ""Pequeña Obra de la Divina Providencia Don Orione"" in 1990, not during"
"of his Catholic orthodoxy and his opposition to theology of liberation, and his work as auxiliary bishop of Buenos Aires. From then on, he did not visit Jesuit houses and was in ""virtual estrangement from the Jesuits"" until after his election as Pope. Bergoglio was named Auxiliary Bishop of Buenos Aires in 1992 and ordained on 27 June 1992 as Titular Bishop of Auca, with Cardinal Antonio Quarracino, Archbishop of Buenos Aires, serving as principal consecrator. He chose as his episcopal motto ""Miserando atque eligendo"". It is drawn from Saint Bede's homily on Matthew 9:9–13: ""because he saw him through"
"Italian actor and director Roberto Benigni declared publicly his admiration and personal love for Berlinguer. Besides making him the protagonist of the movie ""Berlinguer ti voglio bene"" (Berlinguer, I Love You), Benigni appeared with Berlinguer during a public political demonstration of the Italian Communist Party (of which he was a sympathiser). Italian folk music band Modena City Ramblers wrote a song about Berlinguer's funeral, ""I funerali di Berlinguer"", published on their first full-length album, ""Riportando tutto a casa"". Enrico Berlinguer Enrico Berlinguer (; 15 May 1922 – 11 June 1984) was an Italian politician. Considered the most popular leader of"