As a teenager Bergoglio had a lung removed as a result of an infection. He studied and received a master's degree in chemistry at the University of Buenos Aires before he decided to pursue an ecclesiastical career . According to another reference, he graduated from a technical school as a chemical technician, and at the age of 21 decided to become a priest.
Hata hivyo, inadaiwa baada ya mtafaruku wa usaliti, wawili hao walipatana na kuendelea na mapenzi, lakini baada ya mwanafunzi huyo kuhitimu kidato cha nne alibadilika ambapo mwanaume alisikia kuwa tayari ana mwanaume mwingine kutoka jijini Mwanza ambaye walikubaliana kufunga pingu za maisha baada ya kumaliza masomo.