12 things to know about Pope Francis

POSTED: 10:40 AM PDT Mar 14, 2013    UPDATED: 07:57 AM PDT Mar 29, 2013 

Pope Francis is busy preparing for his first Easter as pope. Take a look at 12 interesting facts about the new leader of the Catholic Church.

Jorge Mario Bergoglio
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8. Pope Francis is considered a straight-shooter who adheres to the church's most conservative wing. He opposes same-sex marriage and abortion.

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