pope francis when did he become pope

Pope Francis became pope on 13 March 2013, when he was elected as the 266th pope of the Catholic Church.

His solemn papal inauguration Mass in St. Peter’s Square, which formally marked the beginning of his public ministry as pope, was celebrated a few days later on 19 March 2013.

So, in short:

• Election as pope: 13 March 2013.

• Inauguration Mass: 19 March 2013.

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