Vatican News: On this day in 1969, Jorge Mario Bergoglio was ordained a priest. 44 years later, he would be elected as Successor of Peter, choosing the name “Francis.” “In the image of the Good Shepherd, the priest is a man of mercy and compassion, close to his people and a servant to all."

 Vatican News:  On this day in 1969, Jorge Mario Bergoglio was ordained a priest. 44 years later, he would be elected as Successor of Peter, choosing the name “Francis.”

“In the image of the Good Shepherd, the priest is a man of mercy and compassion, close to his people and a servant to all."