December 13, 2023 / 12:32 AM
On December 13, 1969, just four days after turning 33, the Jesuit Jorge Mario Bergoglio, today known as Pope Francis, received priestly ordination from the then Archbishop of Córdoba (Argentina), Mons. Ramón José Castellano .
54 years ago, Saturday, December 13, the eve of the third Sunday of Advent, marked a special moment for the future Pontiff. In the liturgy of the Church this day is also called Sunday of Rejoice or Joy, for many the seal of Pope Francis’ pontificate, along with mercy.
According to the book The Jesuit: Conversations with Cardinal Jorge BergoglioFrancis discovered his vocation to the priesthood while on his way to celebrate Spring Day.