Which country does the present Pope Francis belong to?

Question

Question

This question was previously asked in

WBPSC Miscellaneous Preliminary Exam 2012 Official Paper (Held On 19th May 2013 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The Correct Answer is : Argentina

Key Points

Prior to his selection as pope, he served as the Archbishop of Buenos Aires from 1998 to 2013.
Pope Francis is the first pope from the Americas, the first from the Southern Hemisphere, and the first pope from outside Europe since the 8th century.
Pope Francis is also the first Jesuit priest to become a pope. The Jesuit order is known for its commitment to education, intellectual research, and cultural pursuit.
He is known for his humility, doctrine of mercy, concern for the poor, and commitment to interfaith dialogue.
Pope Francis, as a citizen of Argentina, is known to be a fan of San Lorenzo de Almagro football club.
He was selected as pope on March 13, 2013, and he chose the papal name Francis in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi.