Accessibility links Skip to content Accessibility Help BBC Account Notifications Innovation Search iPlayer Innovation Live Close menu iPlayer NavigationiPlayer Accessibility Help Channels Sub Navigation Scroll Channels Sub Navigation left BBC Radio 1 BBC Scotland BBC Parliament Scroll Channels Sub Navigation right Category Sub Navigation Scroll Category Sub Navigation left Drama & Soaps Documentaries Entertainment Science & Nature From the Archive Audio Described Northern Ireland Scroll Category Sub Navigation right Drama & Soaps Documentaries Entertainment Science & Nature From the Archive Accessible alternative formats Audio Described Northern Ireland JavaScript seems to be disabled. Please enable JavaScript to take full advantage of iPlayer. Pope Francis: The People's Pope Pope Francis: The People's Pope This obituary film charts the life of Pope Francis, born Jorge Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, from his rise through the ranks of the Catholic church in Argentina, to his election to pope in 2013. Duration59 mins First shown21 Apr 2025 Available for 11 months Audio DescribedSign Language Programme website Change location:Change language: Parental Controls Explore the BBC Innovation Terms of Use About the BBC Privacy Policy Privacy Policy Accessibility Help Parental Guidance Contact the BBC Make an editorial complaint BBC emails for you Advertise with usCopyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.