Pope Francis, the first pontiff to come from the Americas, passed away today at the age of 88. His passing leaves a profound emptiness, but his legacy will forever echo through the hearts of millions. Amid Netflix’s star-studded 2025 slate, a soul-stirring documentary quietly emerges—an intimate portrait of Pope Francis, a shepherd to the forgotten. More than a leader, he was a gentle force of compassion, lifting the voiceless and healing divides with humility and grace. As the first Jesuit and Latin American pope, his journey broke barriers and brought light to the shadows.
This series is not just about faith—it is about love in action, justice with heart, and one man’s courage to change the world.
From humble beginnings to global change: Pope Francis’ story lives on in this emotional documentary
Still shining on Netflix in 2025, Stories of a Generation – with Pope Francis
is not just a documentary—it is a soul-deep conversation between generations. First released in 2021, this profoundly moving series brings to life the voices of those over 70, whose stories are soaked in love, heartbreak, hope, and quiet triumph.
With Pope Francis as a guiding presence, each tale feels like a whisper from the past, urging us to listen, to feel, and to remember that true wisdom is born from lived pain and lasting love.
“It is important for the future of mankind that young people talk to old people.”
In our new series, filmmakers under 30 interview subjects over 70 to ensure their hard-fought life lessons are not lost forever.
Stories Of a Generation with Pope Francis premieres December 25. pic.twitter.com/ibdiy3wS3Z
— Netflix (@netflix) November 29, 2021
Today, people all over the world mourn the loss of Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Argentina, whose life was a beacon of love and compassion. From his humble beginnings in 1969 to his election as Pope Francis in 2013, he championed the rights of the poor, immigrants, and the forgotten. Though he is no longer with us, his spirit lives on in Stories of a Generation – with Pope Francis.
His unwavering dedication to justice, mercy, and care for the planet will continue to inspire forever.
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