Pope Francis is noted for his humility, dedication to the poor, and commitment to inter-faith dialogue. He is revered as one of the most popular spiritual leaders of today. While a resume is likely not part of the papal election process,we researched his career path and composed a resume to illustrate Pope Francis’ journey to becoming the Pontiff.

Jorge Mario Bergoglio

San Roberto Bellarmino. Rome Italy

Theological Education

Salesian School 1980

Mentorship under Ukranian Greek Priest Stefan Czmil

Awoke hours before class to serve Mass for Czmil

College Maximo de San Jose 1960

Licentiate in Philosophy

Inmaculada Concepcion Seminary 1958

Studied Humanities

Secular Education

Escuela Tecnica Industrial No. 27 Hipolito Yrigoyen 1954

Chemical Technician’s Diploma

Employment & Accomplishments

San Roberto Bellarmino – Cardinal-Priest 2001

Awarded cardinal by Pope John Paul II

Appointed to five administrative positions within the Roman Curia

Participated in 2005 papal conclave that elected Pope Benedict XVI

Buenos Aires, Agentina – Auxiliary Bishop 1992

Ordained as Tituar Bishop of Acua serving as principal consecrator

Celebrated Holy Thursday washing feet in jails, hospitals, retirement homes and slums

Society of Jesus of Agentina – Provincial Superior 1973

Supervised institutes within province and presided over deliberations

Ensured orders of the General Chapter and Superior General were properly carried out

Facultades de Filosofia y Teologia de San Miguel 1969

Ordained to priesthood

Served as master of novices for province and taught as professor of theology

Colegio de la Inmaculada Concepcion – High School teacher 1960

Taught psychology and literature

Fostered growth and development of teenagers through lectures and discussion

Buenos Aires Nightclub – Bouncer 1956

Checked IDs and monitored front of house for trouble makers

Swept floors, maintained cleanliness and janitorial duties

Hickethier-Bachmann Laborary – Lab Technician 1952

Ran tests in food section of chemical laboratory

Analyzed and reported test results









