Cardinal George Koovakad, a Vatican diplomat, fondly reminisces about his extensive travels with Pope Francis, spanning 13 apostolic journeys across 18 nations since 2021. He highlights the Pope’s unwavering commitment to the marginalized and his relentless pursuit of peace, which shone through in his poignant Easter message. Koovakad, who was recently promoted to cardinal, is poised to play a crucial role in the upcoming conclave tasked with electing the new Pope.