Argentines bid farewell to Pope Francis on Saturday, holding a massive open-air mass in front of the cathedral where he served as the archbishop of Buenos Aires before his papacy.

For Argentines saying goodbye to a countryman as well as a spiritual leader, the event is particularly poignant. "It's very impactful, vibrant, everything is very respectful but seeing him was unbelievable,

The man who would become Pope Francis always bought his shoes in the same small store. And now, the remarkably ordinary footwear that surprised and charmed millions has brought pride to his old Buenos Aires neighborhood — and his cobbler.