El Bano Del Papa Today

In 1988, as Pope John Paul II prepared to visit Melo, the town was swept up in a "gold rush" of expectation. Media reports predicted that up to 50,000 pilgrims would flood the small community, bringing with them a sudden, life-changing economic boon.

Have you seen "El Baño del Papa"? Do you think Beto was a fool or a hero? Share your thoughts below. El Bano del Papa

Sight & Sound | Film of the Month: El baño del Papa (2007) - BFI In 1988, as Pope John Paul II prepared