In 2013, Pope Francis visited the island of Lampedusa, the southernmost tip of Italy, shortly after his enthronement. It's a place that hosts a refugee camp for those who risk their lives to cross the sea. Subsequently, he embarked on journeys spanning 37 trips to 53 countries across Europe, the Middle East, South America, and Asia. Italian documentary maestro Gianfranco Rosi condensed the extensive material collected over 9 years into an 80-minute documentary titled In Viaggio Structured chronologically, the film is concise yet formal. It starts with the Pope's departures, often depicted in close-ups, and concludes similarly, with the encounters between the Pope and the masses filling the spaces in between. Paradoxically, this straightforward structure seems fitting to capture the Pope's journeys into the most complex and poignant realities, and his reflections on the most controversial issues ranging from the misdeeds of the Catholic Church to historical and current conflicts around the world. The work also skillfully avoids falling into the trap of excessive admiration while shedding light on the figure. The Pope's words and actions, acknowledging mistakes and offering apologies, stand in stark contrast to the exaggerated certainties often seen in political leaders. His contemplative face, quietly contemplating along the path, seems akin to observing a spiritual leader walking a thorny path with bare feet. Perhaps, it's this portrait of someone that we, living in a time of conflict, need the most.