10 things you don’t know about Pope Francis

1. He is a huge football fan.

2. While studying to become a priest, he taught literature and psychology at two high schools in Argentina

3. His inclination is to work for the poor, the most marginalised

4. He cooks his own meals.

5. Of his four siblings, only his sister – Maria Elena – is alive. His parents are both dead.

6. He is opposed to same-sex marriage

7.  He is free spirited, friendly and a great listener.

8. He is the first pope to be named Francis; choosing his name in honour of Saint Francis of Assisi, because of his love for the poor.

9. He has close ties with the Jewish and Islamic community (in Argentina).