10. He doesn’t live at the official Papal residence
In March 2013, after being elected Pope, Francis decided against living in the official papal residence, which is located in the Apostolic Palace. Instead, the Pope opted for a more humble home. He chose to live in the Vatican’s guesthouse where he receives visitors and holds meetings. Pope Francis is the first Pope since Pope Pius X to not reside in the papal apartments. This shows how down to earth he really is. He is even known for eating at the cafeteria in the Vatican alongside locals, separating the gap between him and those who follow his lessons.
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9. He loves sports
Pope Francis is a big fan of sports. He has a lot of love for soccer and is a huge fan of San Lorenzo de Almagro Football club, which is a team from the neighborhood he grew up in. Pope Francis also used to play basketball as a teen. His father, who played basketball for San Lorenzo, taught Francis how to play and he was actually quite good. He has received many soccer and basketball jerseys from numerous teams due to his love of sports. The fact that he loves sports just makes him that much more approachable.
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