The World Seen from the Vatican

The comings and goings of Pope Francis are highlighted along with regular events in the church year. Viewers learn who is visiting the Pope and often interesting background information about them. We see the Pope interacting with visiting dignitaries and learn about the many causes the Pope espouses. We see him asking for prayers for the people who caused the recent fire at a major concert hall in Moscow where numerous lives were lost. Francis asks that hearts may be converted to more peaceful solutions. He also prays for victims of war, particularly the Ukraine. We hear homilies in which he addresses people in a way that he might talk to friends. We get updates on his health and events he has attended or plans to attend. In a recent program, we learned about the rise of Catholicism in South Korea and Asia in particular. We witness film of the Pope offering his Urbi and Orbi blessing (to the City and the World) from the balcony overlooking St. Peter's Square. There is no shortage of news about the Pope and it is truly inspirational to see how active and involved he remains despite his age.