Call Me Francis

A segment of Father Jorge Bergoglio's journey to papecy in a country torn apart by Argentine military dictator Jorge Rafael Videla.

Genre: Drama,

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Type: tv

Season: 1

Episode: N/A

Duration: 50 minutes

Release: 2016-12-16

Rating: 8

Season 1 - Call Me Francis
2016-12-16
Jorge begins his life as a Jesuit in an unexpected way. A politically-divided country creates challenges as his religious calling unfolds.
2016-12-16
People are routinely disappeared by the government, including Jorge’s close friends. He tries to balance his conscience with his institutional duties.
2016-12-16
Jorge continues to suffer losses before moving to Germany. A religious experience there helps him heal, and he is offered a new position back home.
2016-12-16
Jorge plays intermediary between the government and armed citizens of the slums. Years later, he is close to retirement when Pope Benedict XVI resigns.