What is Pope Francis's Chinese zodiac sign?

Pope Francis was born in the Year of the Fire Rat (火鼠).

What is Pope Francis's life path number?

Calculated from the birth date December 17, 1936, the life path number is 3, The Communicator.

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Pope Francis: zodiac sign, Chinese zodiac & life path

Q: What is Pope Francis's zodiac sign?

Pope Francis was born on December 17, 1936, so their Sun sign is Sagittarius. Sagittarius is drawn to the bigger picture — new places, new ideas, new philosophies. Honesty comes easily, sometimes too bluntly, and routine rarely holds this sign’s attention for long.

Born December 17, 1936 · Argentina

Sun sign

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Sagittarius

Chinese zodiac

鼠

Fire Rat

Life path

The Communicator

Pope Francis as a Sagittarius

Sagittarius is drawn to the bigger picture — new places, new ideas, new philosophies. Honesty comes easily, sometimes too bluntly, and routine rarely holds this sign’s attention for long.

Fire sign · symbol: the archer · ruled by Jupiter · Adventurous, Optimistic, Blunt, Restless

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Chinese zodiac: Fire Rat

Rats are clever, adaptable and good with people. They spot opportunities early and are generous with those they trust, though they can worry too much and hoard. It is a Yang Fire year.

Life path 3: The Communicator

Life path 3 is the number of self-expression. You are here to create, to communicate and to lift the mood of a room.

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