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In Their Own Words

Call to Faith

During confession, a young Jorge Bergoglio realizes his call to religious service.

Aired 07/20/2021

In Their Own Words

Call to Faith

Clip: Season 2 Episode 1 | 3m 20sVideo has Closed Captions

During confession, a young Jorge Bergoglio realizes his call to religious service.

Upon leaving to meet up with his soon-to-be girlfriend, a young Jorge Bergoglio stops inside a church where he undergoes a transformative experience, one that leads him on a path to faith. Much to the dismay of his own mother, Jorge enters himself into the Society of Jesus, determined to fulfill his lifelong duty to religious service.

Aired 07/20/2021

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