IN THEIR OWN WORDS: Pope Francis

Encore Monday, Nov. 29, 2021 at 10 p.m. on KPBS TV / On Demand

On this episode of IN THEIR OWN WORDS, learn what experiences led Jorge Bergoglio to the highest office in the Catholic Church. He made history by being the first pope from the Americas, the first Jesuit priest to be named pope and the first to take the name Francis.

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Pope Francis exits a plane. (undated photo)

Courtesy of Official White House Photo by Pete Souza

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President Barack Obama and Pope Francis meet. (undated photo)

Courtesy of Official White House Photo by Pete Souza

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Pope Francis and President Barack Obama talk at the White House, Washington, D.C.​ (undated photo)

Courtesy of Official White House Photo by Pete Souza

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Pope Francis and President Barack Obama. (undated photo)

Courtesy of Official White House Photo by Pete Souza

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Pope Francis in car. (undated photo)

Courtesy of Official White House Photo by Pete Souza

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First Lady Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama wave to Pope Francis. (undated photo)

Courtesy of Official White House Photo by Pete Souza

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Using a fresh and innovative combination of interview, archive and animated content, IN THEIR OWN WORDS is an intimate journey into the lives and minds of some of the world’s most compelling men and women.

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