Pope Francis will take part in a new documentary with global artists about the power of pop culture.
Pope Francis is working on a new pop culture documentary
The 88-year-old pontiff – who has been leader of the Catholic Church since 2013 – is due to start filming for ‘Preacher of Beauty: A Spiritual Journey Through Art and Faith’ in March.
The film – which is being made by Andrea Iervolino and the Vitae Foundation founder Luis Quinelli – will be shot entirely at the Sistine Chapel, described by producers as “one of the most iconic and spiritually significant locations in the world”.
Iervolino – known for his work on ‘Lamborghini: The Man Behind the Legend’ – said in a statement: “‘Preachers of Beauty’ is not just a documentary film; it is a spiritual call to embrace the transformative power of art.”
And Quinelli commented on how “art can reflect the greatness of creation”, and the project is being made to “deliver a message of universal love”.
He added: “This project stems from a profound desire to show how art can reflect the greatness of creation and bring souls closer together.
“Pope Francis inspires us to see art as a vehicle for unity, a bridge between heaven and earth, capable of sparking positive change in the hearts of all.
With ‘Preachers of Beauty,’ we aim to deliver a message of universal love and renewed hope.”
The documentary’s title comes from a 2022 summit in Rome which was organised by the Vitae Foundation.
Various celebrities – including the likes of Denzel Washington, Andrea Bocelli and Patricia Heaton – took part in the gathering.
According to the Vatican at the time, they met with the pope to discuss their role “in triggering a cultural transformation that promotes the common good, universal values and a culture of encounter”.
Francis encouraged those at the summit to be “preachers of beauty”.
Celebrities are yet to be specified for the documentary, while the team haven’t settled on a director.
