2018 : A proposal to create a coin honoring Pope Francis passes lower house . An Argentine senator proposes creating a coin to honor Pope Francis . The commemorative coin aims to emphasize the Pope 's Argentine heritage . Pope Francis is the first Pontiff from Latin America .
NEW : A proposal to create a coin honoring Pope Francis passes lower house . An Argentine lawmaker proposes creating a coin to honor Pope Francis . The commemorative coin aims to honor the Pope 's Argentine origin . Pope Francis is the first Pontiff from Latin America .