CEBU, Philippines – A month before his much anticipated January visit to the Philippines, GMA Network airs a documentary that unveils the personality, passion and extraordinary faith of Pope Francis.
Pope Francis was the first Pope from Latin America, the first Jesuit and the first to take the name Francis. Within days of becoming Pope, he had captured the hearts of Catholics all over the world through his gestures of humility and care for the common man. Yet his background remained largely unknown.
Filmed on location in Buenos Aires and featuring interviews with close friends, collaborators, and his official biographer, “Francis: The Pope from the New World” traces the remarkable rise of Jorge Mario Bergoglio.
From growing up surrounded by soccer games and tango music to his defense of the poor and marginalized of Buenos Aires during his time as Archbishop, “Francis: The Pope From the New World” explores the abiding compassion and unwavering resolve of a priest, a bishop and now a Pope seeking to bring the Church to the frontiers of society.
From overcoming the challenges of the day — including Argentina’s Dirty War, to his tireless advocacy for the poor, this documentary paints an indelible portrait of a towering figure of our time.
The documentary, produced by the Knights of Columbus in Rome, will be Tagalized and narrated in Filipino by Jessica Soho. “Francis: The Pope from the New World” airs on Sunday Night Box Office (SNBO), at 10:30 tonight on GMA-7. (PR)