The article reflects on the impact and presence of Pope Francis during his travels, particularly in Mexico where thousands gathered. It highlights his focus on 'the peripheries'—the abandonment of marginalized people in society. Despite not being an electrifying orator, his ability to connect with crowds and emphasize the plight of immigrants and the poor has defined his papacy since his unexpected election in 2013. Events like the gathering in Chiapas or the spontaneous celebration in Morelia demonstrate his profound influence and the joyful response of the masses he speaks to.
"From the moment he became an unexpected pope on a rainy night in Vatican City in 2013, Francis centered his papacy on what he called the peripheries, the places forgotten in a supposedly interconnected, globalized world."
"He talked about people on the margins, about immigrants and the poor, and when he traveled the globe, he always found them, and they found him."
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