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A segment of Father Jorge Bergoglio's journey to papecy in a country torn apart by Argentine military dictator Jorge Rafael Videla.
Seasons
Episode 1
The Jesuit
50m
Jorge begins his life as a Jesuit in an unexpected way. A politically-divided country creates challenges as his religious calling unfolds.
Episode 2
Neither Dead, nor Alive
50m
People are routinely disappeared by the government, including Jorge’s close friends. He tries to balance his conscience with his institutional duties.
Episode 3
Knots
50m
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.
Episode 4Latest episode
The Listening Heart
50m
Jorge plays intermediary between the government and armed citizens of the slums. Years later, he is close to retirement when Pope Benedict XVI resigns.
