Before He Was Pope: Francis' Life in Pictures

Before He Was Pope: Francis' Life in Pictures

The Fiscal Times Staff  // 

Cardinal Bergoglio Kisses Pope John Paul

New Argentine cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio kisses Pope John Paul II after he received the red berretta, a four-cornered red hat, during the Consistory ceremony in Saint Peter's Square February 21, 2001. Putting one of his final stamps on the group that will elect his successor, the Pope elevated 44 new cardinals. PP05040051 AP - RTRELBH

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