Pope Francis... also a manga 'superhero'?
We thought we had seen all: first a portrait of Pope Francis that could only be seen from above, and then a wax statue that has been visited by tourists from all over the world. But now there's a manga comic book, starring none other than Pope Francis. Titled 'Pope Francis. I Believe in Mercy,' it's based on the life of Jorge Bergoglio, from his background to his preaching style. Manga artist Sean Lam made the illustrations based on the writings of American author Regina Doman. REGINA DOMAN Author of 'Pope Francis. I believe in Mercy' "I was asked to write the comic the same week that he was elected. And so I was alone out there, with all the others journalists, you know, trying to find out about this man, Jorge Bergoglio, who had been elected to the Chair of St. Peter. And I found absolutely fascinating that he is our first Pope from the Americas, from Latinamerica.” The comic book starts when young Jorge Bergoglio discovers his vocation in Buen...