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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Jorge Mario Bergoglio (Pope Francis)

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the life and religious work of Jorge Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis in March 2013.
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Article
CNN

Cnn: Student News: Week of 4 28 14: April 24, 2014

For Students 9th - 10th
News program reports on the current events of the day. Includes a video, transcript and critical analysis questions. Video.
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Article
CNN

Cnn en Espanol: Week of 4 28 14: Papa Francisco Proclama Santos

For Students 9th - 10th
In Spanish. Article reports on the recent canonization of two prior Popes by the current Pope Francis.
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Other

The Holy See: Francis

For Students 9th - 10th
From the Holy See (the church jurisdiction of the Catholic Church in Rome), this resource provided comprehensive information about Pope Francis, including a biography, an album of photographs, and many of his writings.
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Other

America: A Big Heart Open to God

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of an extensive interview with Pope Francis which took place about six months after his election to the Papacy in 2013. The interviewer was representing several notable Jesuit journals.
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Article
Scholastic

Scholastic News: A Pope From South America

For Students 3rd - 8th
This article is about the election of the new Pope, who is the first Pope from South America.
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Article
BBC

Bbc Newsround: Medals Withdrawn After Spelling Mistake

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Brief article reports that a papal medal commemorating Pope Francis' first year has been withdrawn after a spelling mistake on the medal was discovered.
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Curated OER

Pope Francis I, Jorge Mario Bergoglio

For Students 9th - 10th
Pope Francis I, Jorge Mario Bergoglio.