From the moment of his election, Pope Francis defined himself as the Bishop of Rome, emphasizing his closeness to the faithful. In his first words from the balcony, he asked for the people’s prayer before giving his blessing—an act of humility that set the tone for his papacy. This video retraces how Pope Francis embodied his pastoral role through parish visits, encounters with the marginalized, and moving moments like his embrace of young Emmanuel. A touching look at a Pope who never forgot his diocese.

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