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Who was Bergoglio? Life before Pope Francis: An Exclusive EWTN Documentary

Colm Flynn journeys to Buenos Aires, Argentina, to meet those who knew Jorge Mario Bergoglio (Pope Francis) best.

Colm Flynn journeys to Buenos Aires, Argentina, to meet those who knew Jorge Mario Bergoglio best. 

Traversing the vibrant neighborhoods of the capital, Flynn speaks with Bergoglio’s childhood friends—people who first glimpsed his early sense of vocation. The film moves through the city’s historic cathedrals, where priests and seminarians offer insight into Bergoglio’s evolving theology and deepening spirituality. 

Nationally acclaimed authors and journalists shed light on his life story and discuss the complex controversies he navigated with Argentina’s government. 

The documentary also explores Bergoglio’s reflective years in Córdoba, following his resignation as head of the Jesuit order in Argentina. 

Central to the narrative is the lingering question: Why did Pope Francis never return home to Argentina after his election? 

This one-hour documentary produced by EWTN News, delves into the formative experiences, challenges, and mysteries behind Jorge Mario Bergoglio—the man who became Pope Francis.

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