This is a mural of Pope Francis painted in Palermo, Buenos Aires a few weeks after he was appointed as the first Latin American pontiff on 13 March 2013 . More artworks featuring the Pope can be found around the city. Photos by Buenos Aires Street Art.
Pope-ular – Papa Francisco (photo © BA Street Art)
Jorge Bergoglio was born in the neighbourhood of Flores, Buenos Aires on 17 December 1936. This mural of the Pope in Palermo was painted by an unknown artist. Millions of Argentines, not just Roman Catholics were proud and happy when Bergoglio became Pope.
Pope portrait (photo © BA Street Art)
Bergoglio is the son of Italian immigrants and is also a supporter of football club San Lorenzo del Almagro.
Papal wave (photo © BA Street Art)
We’ve seen several murals of Pope Francis in poorer working class neighbourhoods around Buenos Aires Province where there are maybe more church-goers.
Mural of Pope in the Province of Buenos Aires (photo © BA Street Art)
Pope mural on the side of an apartment block (photo © BA Street Art)
Pope mural by Muro Sur (photo © BA Street Art)
In March 2023, Muro Sur painted a new mural in Lanús, Buenos Aires to mark the 10th anniversary since Jorge Bergoglio became Pope.
Mural located in Lanús, Buenos Aires (photo © BA Street Art)
Pope with dove of peace (photo © BA Street Art)
Mural of Pope Francis with Conan O’Brien & Lionel Messi in Palermo (photo © BA Street Art)
In 2023, Argentine street artist Maxi Bagnasco painted a mural in Palermo, Buenos Aires for Conan O’Brien with the U.S. chat show host and comedian flanked by Pope Francis and Lionel Messi.
Stencil by Dioso featuring the Pope on a llama (photo © BA Street Art)
Stencils and smaller artworks featuring Pope Francis can also be found around the city of Buenos Aires. This stencil features the Pope on a llama.
Pope waving (photo © BA Street Art)
This aerosol artwork on the wall of a shop in Buenos Aires was painted in 2018 and features the Pope waving.
All photos © Buenos Aires Street Art
