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Before his priesthood, Pope Francis worked as a nightclub bouncer in Buenos Aires—tough job for a future Pope!
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He refused the lavish papal apartment, choosing a humble guesthouse to live simply and stay closer to others.
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A serious infection in his youth led to the removal of one lung—but it never slowed him down!
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As a seminarian, he scrubbed floors and did laundry—no task was beneath him, humility was always key.
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Before joining the clergy, Pope Francis studied chemistry and even worked as a lab technician. Science meets spirit!
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A die-hard fan of San Lorenzo, an Argentine soccer team—yes, the Pope follows match scores too!
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During Argentina’s dictatorship, he helped hide people in church properties—risking his life and dodging real threats.
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Unlike past Popes, he often cooks for himself. His specialty? Classic Italian dishes with no pomp, just love.