FOTO | Ziua în care Bucureștiul a zâmbit cel mai mult. Bucuria colectivă de la venirea Papei Francisc, în imagini-document din mai 2019 • Bucureștiul lui Andrei

Pope Francis's apostolic visit to Romania from May 31 to June 2, 2019, was a significant event captured by photographer Andrei Bîrsan. The visit, themed "Let us go together!", fostered a sense of unity and joy among the attendees. Bîrsan documented the atmosphere, highlighting the diverse crowd of pilgrims who gathered to welcome the Pope. During his visit, the Pope emphasized the importance of tolerance and understanding, urging people to embrace a culture of encounter. He celebrated Mass at various locations, including the Cathedral of Saint Joseph and the Sanctuary of Our Lady at Șumuleu Ciuc, where he beatified seven Greek-Catholic martyrs. The visit marked 20 years since Pope John Paul II's trip to Romania, with over 150,000 participants attending the events.