Special Olympics Chairman Tim Shriver was interviewed LIVE by MSNBC host José Díaz-Balart on Wednesday, 23 April following the Pontiff’s passing on Easter Monday. The two spoke about the long-standing relationship Pope Francis had with Special Olympics, and the lasting impact his leadership will have on future generations when it comes to inclusion.
Tim Shriver on Pope Francis: "He wanted to be close to the people on the margins."
Pope Francis was a champion of Special Olympics and an advocate for the power of sport in promoting unity and inclusion. Our Chairman Timothy Shriver joined MSNBC's José Díaz-Balart to share more on the Pope’s personal relationship with our athletes.