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The Pope is One of Us

In this video, we bring you a public conversation between AS Roma coach, José Mourinho, and Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça, Prefect of the Dicastery for Culture and Education, on the theme “the future and young people”. The conversation, which was centered on Pope Francis’ inclusive and fraternal vision for sport and youth, touched on many topics, including the importance of sports in teaching young people discipline, teamwork, and losing with grace, as well as the challenges faced by younger generations in the modern world. Mourinho shared his personal experience as a teacher for students with Down Syndrome and how starting from having nothing to offer other than love, he became an outstanding teacher for those students. He also spoke about his admiration for Pope Francis, whom he considers “one of us” due to his inclusive and relatable nature. Both Mourinho and Cardinal Mendonça echoed the Holy Father’s message of fraternity, emphasizing that together, we can move forward, win, and build a better world. Watch this insightful conversation on sports, youth, and fraternity, inspired by Pope Francis’ vision.

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