Pope franciss visit to the philippines in january 2015 included the largest papal event in history with around 67 million attendees in his final mass at manila, surpassing the thenlargest papal event at world youth day 1995 in the same venue 20 years earlier. At nofrills premiere of pope francis film, the needy are. Most of the interviews and much of the film were shot on location in argentina. Pope francis shares candid thoughts in new documentary pope francis a man of his word shows the pontiff in a revealing interview, speaking without notes. Seven months into his pontificate, after confusing interviews, impulsive actions, and contradictory statements, he remains quite an enigma. Pope francis brought his call for a revolution in the way the world works to a new audience, april 25, in a recorded message at teds international conference in vancouver. The pope from the new world features superior interview material.
The pope from the new world traces the remarkable rise of. The makers of the movie interview people rarely interviewed the poor and homeless and. File in this june 28, 2017, file photo, pope francis, left, and pope benedict xvi, meet each other on the occasion of the elevation of five new cardinals at the vatican. In a piece for lifesitenews about the documentary, maike hickson commented, when bergoglio became pope francis in 20, he appears to have ignored his own advice. On march, following the conclave of 115 cardinals who gathered in the sistine chapel and elected. Mar 14, 20 a look at pope francis the timess rachel donadio, reporting from rome, and ian fisher on the new pontiffs selection. Pope francis says mass at copacabana beach in pictures. Pope francis is the head of the catholic church and sovereign of the vatican city state. Most of the times, popes are from europe and mainly from italy. After the 115 participating cardinalelectors gathered, they set 12 march 20 as the beginning of the conclave. Francis father jorge is a 2015 argentine film, starring dario grandinetti as pope francis. The pope from the new world unveils the personality, passion and extraordinary faith of the new pope. Mar 19, 20 francis, a pope from the developed world.
He is the first pope from a country in latin america. In the words, the ideas, and the personal recollections of pope francisincluding material up to the final hours before his electionthe most highly regarded vatican observer on the international scene reveals. This is important because almost 30% of the worlds roman catholics live in south america. The film, starring anthony hopkins as benedict and jonathan pryce as francis, imagines a dayslong conversation between the two men before benedict announced his historic resignation feb. He is the first pope from the americas, the first from the southern hemisphere, the first jesuit as bishop of rome, but most of all the first pope to have chosen the name of francesco, after saint francis of assisi 11811226, one of the most revered. Francis is the first pope from the americasthe southern hemispherethe global south. Pope francis hit headlines this week after footage emerged of him slapping a womans hand on new years eve, just a month after the religious leader featured in. The pope francis a man of his word trailer provides a look at wim wenders new documentary about the 266th and current pope of the catholic church.
The two popes is based on the story of pope benedicts 20 dramatic retirement from the papacy and the ascendancy of pope francis and imagines some of the. Sep 06, 2018 in a piece for lifesitenews about the documentary, maike hickson commented, when bergoglio became pope francis in 20, he appears to have ignored his own advice. The year 20 was annus mirabilis a wonderful year for the roman catholic church. Viewers can get a glimpse of franciss life and career within the catholic church, and his work towards forming a. Following the resignation of pope benedict xvi on 28 february 20, a papal conclave.
But a new hourlong documentary, to be broadcast on the fox business network this coming sunday, aims to cut away s. Pope francis simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Pope francis a man of his word movie focus features. Pope francis has a few words in support of leisure the new. New look at new world pope the catholic register november 21, 20. The roman catholic church under pope francis britannica. Oct 18, 20 pope francis has delighted millions across the globe since his election, at the same time perplexing many others. The internet is a gift from god the pontiff also said new technology can be used to build bridges between different cultures and religions. Pope benedict xvi breaks silence to reaffirm priest celibacy. In short, what is the mind and heart of this new pope of a new world of the americas and the rest of the world of the 21st century. It is too early to gauge the extent of francis likely influence on endtime events. Retired pope lauds celibacy as francis mulls ordaining. Dec 11, 20 pope francis, who gained world praise in 20, became the first jesuit pope in march 20 following the resignation of pope benedict xvi. Their popularity has exploded in recent years, particularly among young.
On february 28, 85yearold pope benedict xvi, in a decision that stunned the world, resigned from the papacy. Sep 01, 20 directed by knights of columbus, david naglieri, michele nuzzo. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Pope francis, who gained world praise in 20, became the first jesuit pope in march 20 following the resignation of pope benedict xvi. His life in his own words, a book of conversations with the man who was then cardinal jorge bergoglio, will be published in english putnam. Within days he had captured the hearts of the world through his gestures of humility and care for the common man. Pope francis has delighted millions across the globe since his election, at the same time perplexing many others. Remember, john paul i served for only 33 days in 1978, the year of three popes. Jan, 2020 file in this june 28, 2017, file photo, pope francis, left, and pope benedict xvi, meet each other on the occasion of the elevation of five new cardinals at the vatican. Directed by knights of columbus, david naglieri, michele nuzzo.
Filmed on location in buenos aires, and featuring interviews with close friends, collaborators, and his official biographer this documentary traces the remarkable rise of jorge mario bergoglio. Oct 07, 2019 the two popes is based on the story of pope benedicts 20 dramatic retirement from the papacy and the ascendancy of pope francis and imagines some of the conversations the two men might have had. A new documentary film featuring facetoface conversations with pope francis was released march, 2018, the 5th anniversary of the holy fathers election. Pope francis brings his call for a new world order to the. In the words, the ideas, and the personal recollections of pope francis including material up to the final hours before his election the most highly regarded vatican observer on the international scene reveals. Dec 30, 2019 pope benedict xvi shocked the world when he resigned as pope in 20 but the man has become a shadow for his successor pope francis and has been a palpable presence in the vatican. He was the first pope from the americas, the first jesuit. Dec 11, 20 pope francis, the first jesuit pontiff who won hearts and headlines with his humility and common touch, was named time magazines person of the year for 20, the magazine revealed wednesday on. Shot on location in buenos aires, and featuring interviews with close friends. It is also how jorge mario bergoglio, at the age of 76, and a jesuit, seems to have accepted his election to the papacy with the choice of a name that no other pope has ever chosen. A pope for everyone is a documentary about the life of pope francis. Pope benedict xvi, right, has been a quiet critic of pope francis. Whereas the goya productions video features interviews primarily with spainbased commentators and a few jesuits from argentina, the knights of columbus video features truly heartfelt insights from people who know francis intimately as friends.
Losservatore romanopool photo via ap, file retired pope benedict xvi has broken his silence to reaffirm the value of priestly celibacy, coauthoring a bombshell book at the precise moment that pope francis is weighing whether to allow married men to be ordained to address the catholic priest shortage. Francis documentary to be shown at john paul ii film festival catholic news agency april 8, 2014. The film showcases franciss simple life, clever thinking, and enduring humility. The pope from the new world full documentary youtube.
Introducing francis, the first pope from the new world the. Mar, 2018 a new documentary film featuring facetoface conversations with pope francis was released march, 2018, the 5th anniversary of the holy fathers election. On the fifth ballot, the conclave elected cardinal jorge mario bergoglio, sj, archbishop of buenos aires. The francis effect takes a critical and indepth look at how an ancient institution is rapidly changing under the leadership and vision of pope francis, and exclusive interviews with prominent catholics and noncatholics reveal that francis is having a profound effect on the world as well. Director fernando meirelles is a fan of pope francis but says his new film, which tries to get into the head of the argentine pontiff, also shows some of his weaknesses. That last one is a favorite of those who like the word. Times managing editor nancy gibbs explained the magazines choice on wednesday, calling the pope a new voice of conscience. The two popes is based on the story of pope benedicts 20 dramatic retirement from the papacy and the ascendancy of pope francis and imagines some. On march, 20, the cardinal of buenos aires, jorge mario bergoglio, became the two hundred and sixtysixth pontiff of the catholic church. Pope francis, the first jesuit pontiff who won hearts and headlines with his humility and common touch, was named time magazines person of the year for 20. The papal conclave of 20 was convened to elect a pope to succeed pope benedict xvi following his resignation on 28 february 20. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost.
A new documentary delves into the life story and thinking of pope francis. On march, 20 the world was introduced to pope francis. A look at pope francis the timess rachel donadio, reporting from rome, and ian fisher on the new pontiffs selection. When cardinal joseph ratzinger became pope benedict xvi in april 2005, some rashly assumed that he would be the final pope before the return of jesus christ. After returning to argentina to take up his new post at san miguel, bergoglio. Viewers can get a glimpse of franciss life and career within the catholic church, and his work towards forming a new age of religion throughout the world. On march, following the conclave of 115 cardinals who gathered in. But when the occasion is the premiere at the vatican of a biopic about pope francis, expect a nofrills ceremony save for a rare command performance by. Pope francis a man of his word movie official website. Two popes filmmakers hope pope francis is amused world. Pope benedict xvi shocked the world when he resigned as pope in 20 but the man has become a shadow for his successor pope francis. Shot on location in buenos aires, and featuring interviews with close friends, collaborators, and his official biographer this documentary film traces the remarkable rise of jorge mario bergoglio. He was the first pope from the americas, the first jesuit, and the first to take the name francis.
Vatican tamps down clamor over benedicts new celibacy book. Watch the official trailer for wim wenders new film, pope francis a man of his word. Pope francis shares candid thoughts in new documentary cbs. The pope from the new world the birmingham news january, 2014. In short, what is the mind and heart of this new pope of a new worldof the americas and the rest of the world of the 21st century.
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