File #: 25-2883    Version: 1 Name: Celebrating the life of Pope Francis
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 5/14/2025 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 5/15/2025 Final action: 5/15/2025
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS WHEREAS, Pope Francis was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio to Italian immigrants Mario Jos? Bergoglio and Regian Mar?a S?vori on December 17, 1936, in Buenos Aires, Argentina; and WHEREAS, after graduating as a chemical technician, Pope Francis opted for the path of the priesthood, entering the Diocesan Seminar of Villa Devoto; and WHEREAS, through a lifetime of devotion, humility, and service, Pope Francis became the 266th pope on March 13, 2013, making him the first Jesuit pope and first pope from the Americas; and WHEREAS, Pope Francis chose the name Francis in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, himself a man of peace and poverty, who loved and protected creation; and WHEREAS, Pope Francis lead with unwavering commitment to social justice, care for the poor, environmental stewardship; and WHEREAS, Pope Francis counseled priests to show mercy and courage, and keep their doors open to ever...
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PROPOSED RESOLUTION

 

RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS

 

WHEREAS, Pope Francis was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio to Italian immigrants Mario José Bergoglio and Regian María Sívori on December 17, 1936, in Buenos Aires, Argentina; and 

 

WHEREAS, after graduating as a chemical technician, Pope Francis opted for the path of the priesthood, entering the Diocesan Seminar of Villa Devoto; and

 

WHEREAS, through a lifetime of devotion, humility, and service, Pope Francis became the 266th pope on March 13, 2013, making him the first Jesuit pope and first pope from the Americas; and

 

WHEREAS, Pope Francis chose the name Francis in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, himself a man of peace and poverty, who loved and protected creation; and

 

WHEREAS, Pope Francis lead with unwavering commitment to social justice, care for the poor, environmental stewardship; and

 

WHEREAS, Pope Francis counseled priests to show mercy and courage, and keep their doors open to everyone; and 

 

WHEREAS, under Pope Francis’ leadership, the Catholic Church emphasized inclusivity, and reconciliation, reaching out to refugees, justice involved individuals, and the sick, while calling upon world leaders to uphold human dignity and promote the common good; and

 

WHEREAS, Pope Francis promoted unity and intersectionality across religious and ideological divides; and

 

WHEREAS, Pope Francis passed on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 and was laid to rest on April 26, 2025 at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major; and

 

WHEREAS, Cook County is home to a diverse Catholic community, comprised of nearly 2 million individuals covered by the Archdiocese of Chicago which serves Cook and Lake Counties; and

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the residents of Cook County, does hereby honor and celebrate the life and legacy of His Holiness Pope Francis for his vision in a divided world; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Archdiocese of Chicago. end