World’s Largest Mural Honouring Pope Francis Unveiled

Argentina, August 6, 2025 — The world’s largest mural dedicated to a pope was officially inaugurated on July 26, in the city of La Plata, Argentina, paying tribute to the nation’s most prominent religious figure—Pope Francis.

Painted by renowned muralist Martin Ron, the hyper-realistic artwork spans an impressive 50 metres in height and adorns a building at the intersection of 14th and 54th Streets in Plaza Moreno, the heart of Buenos Aires Province's capital. The mural captures a moving moment from 2013, shortly after Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected Pope.

In the image, Pope Francis is shown smiling warmly and extending his arm, a white dove flapping its wings at his fingertips, evoking the symbolism of peace and the Holy Spirit. The scene is based on a real encounter in Rome, where pilgrims had handed the Pope a dove that lingered on his hand, refusing to fly away.

Local authorities highlighted the significance of the artwork, recognising it as not only the largest mural in the world dedicated to Pope Francis, but also a celebration of his Argentine roots and global impact.

Source: Zenit

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