The new film entitled "Francesco" tells the story of Jorge Mario Bergoglio and tackles some of the main themes of his pontificate through a series of interviews. Director Evgeny Afineevsky was nominated for an Oscar and Emmy in 2016 for his film "Winter on Fire" and in 2018 received 3 Emmy nominations for "Cries from Syria". (photo: Vatican Media) SHARE. Directed by Wim Wenders. I will leave that task, the task of LGBT marriage, to the next National Assembly. It includes exclusive interviews with Pope Francis himself, with Pope emeritus Benedict XVI, with members of the Pope’s family and many others. The film is produced in part with the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. It contains numerous interviews with Francis, some of his family members, Benedict XVI, and other people. POPE FRANCIS could step down before the end of the year, according to a source close to the Vatican, who previously speculated that the Pontiff could 'resign in 2020'. Poster for "Francesco" by Evgeny Afineevsky. Pope Francis, center, makes the sign of the cross during his weekly general audience in the Paul VI hall at the Vatican, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020. I stood up for that. Wim Wenders did that in the 2018 film “Pope Francis: A Man of His Word,” which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. If this Pope really believed the Bible, then he would acknowledge that the teachings of Islam’s Quran are antithetical to our Holy Book’s teachings. ROME: Pope Francis endorsed same-sex civil unions for the first time as pope while being interviewed for the feature-length documentary “Francesco,” which premiered Wednesday at the Rome Film Festival. Evgeny Afineevsky finished shooting "Francesco" last June, in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. Pope Francis has called for a 'culture of care' as the world wrestles with the effects of Covid-19. VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis is skipping New Year’s ceremonies due to what the Vatican says is a painful back condition, a spokesman said Thursday. Pope Francis leads prayers from the Vatican, May 2020. The Two Popes is a 2019 biographical drama film directed by Fernando Meirelles and written by Anthony McCarten, adapted from McCarten's play The Pope which premiered at Royal & Derngate Theatre in 2019. The film begins and ends with Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square — on March 27 when he prayed in the rain for an end to the pandemic and March 13, … — James Martin, SJ (@JamesMartinSJ) October 21, 2020 Evgeny Mikhailovich Afineevsky, the homosexual Israeli filmmaker whose film “Francesco” (released October 2020) has provoked anger from traditional Catholics by catching Pope Francis … — James Martin, SJ (@JamesMartinSJ) October 21, 2020 Pope Francis endorsed same-sex civil unions for the first time as pope while being interviewed for the feature-length documentary “Francesco,” which premiered Wednesday at the Rome Film Festival. This year, it will be personally awarded by Rosetta Sannelli, the creator of the award, who underlined the film’s historic value. And [...] clergy abuse victims Francis originally incensed during his 2018 visit to Chile. But “Francesco” is more than a biopic about the pope. Pope Francis: COVID-19 crisis a chance to ‘come out better’ In UN speech, pontiff calls for ‘change of direction’, urging world leaders to reform economic and social systems. Francesco is a documentary film directed by Israeli-American film producer Evgeny Afineevsky about the life and the teaching of Pope Francis released in October 2020. Netflix has announced an original documentary series based on “Sharing the Wisdom of Time,” the award-winning book written by Pope Francis. [10], On 22 October, Venezuelian President Maduro asked the next National Assembly (which shall be elected on 6 December) to consider a vote to legalise same-sex marriage, saying "I have friends and acquaintances who are very happy with what the Pope said yesterday. [4], In an interview in the film, Pope Francis supported same-sex civil union, stating that "Homosexuals have a right to be a part of the family. Pope Francis, April 21, 2019. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA. 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Picture by Remo Casilli/Pool via AP Picture by Remo Casilli/Pool via AP 31 December, 2020 … In the communiqué presenting the work, we read that in the film Pope Francis answers questions "with wisdom and generosity" sharing "moving examples of his life lessons", relaunching ideals that "can help us build a bridge to a better future and grow as a global community". ROME — Pope Francis expressed support for same-sex civil unions in remarks revealed in a documentary film that premiered on Wednesday, a significant break from his … October 22 2020: The director of a new documentary about Pope Francis received an Italian film award in a ceremony in the Vatican Gardens on Thursday, amid international controversy over his documentary on the life and ministry of Pope Francis. THIS VIDEO WILL EXPLAIN THE PROCEDURES IN GITMO, WHERE THEY ALL HAVE TOO GO THREW A PROCESS, and … Pope Francis will not lead the Vatican's New Year's Eve and New Year's Day celebrations due to sciatic pain, the Vatican said in a statement on Thursday. Pope Francis, in October, appeared in documentary film Francisco where he voiced support for same-sex unions. John-Henry's Recent Blogs. "[5][6] This passage was from an interview from 2019, but this passage had been cut from public releases at the time. Pope Francis endorses LGBTQ marriage in new documentary film 10/22/2020 / By Ethan Huff In a new documentary film that was featured at the Rome Film Festival, Pope Francis, head of the Roman Catholic Church, issued a blessing for homosexual marriage and civil unions, decreeing that LGBTQs “are children of God.” [1] The film also focuses on people who have been sentimentally touched by Pope Francis, such as "Myanmar's displaced Rohingya community, members of which Francis met in Bangladesh in 2017. The film begins and ends with Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square — on March 27 when he prayed in the rain for an end to the pandemic and March 13, … Pope Francis, center, makes the sign of the cross during his weekly general audience in the Paul VI hall at the Vatican, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020. The pope will miss out on services at St. Peter's Basilica because of “painful sciatica,” a Vatican official said. Dec 16, 2020. senior correspondent ; Pope Francis greets an elderly woman as he meets with people of the Banado Norte neighborhood in Asuncion, Paraguay, in … Using the coronavirus as a launch pad, the two-hour film starts with footage of a deserted, rain slicked St. Peter's Square on the evening of March 27, when Francis led a surreal and solitary prayer service for relief from the rapidly spreading pandemic. Pope Francis's support for same-sex civil unions is a major step forward in the church's support of LGBTQ people. Pope Francis endorsed same-sex civil unions for the first time as pope while being interviewed for the feature-length documentary “Francesco,” which premiered Wednesday at the Rome Film Festival. Oct 21st 2020 10:55AM ROME (AP) — Pope Francis endorsed same-sex civil unions for the first time as pope while being interviewed for the feature-length … ROME: Pope Francis endorsed same-sex civil unions for the first time as pope while being interviewed for the feature-length documentary “Francesco,” which premiered Wednesday at the Rome Film Festival. That way they are legally covered. Pope Francis endorsed same-sex civil unions for the first time as pope while being interviewed for the feature-length documentary “Francesco,” which premiered Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020… Vatican City, Dec 31, 2020 / 10:20 am (CNA).- Pope Francis explained Thursday … Pope Francis speaks during a general audience in the library of the Apostolic Palace. Flynn, and this seems to be the sense he was speaking about in his controversial remarks about civil unions. 2020-04-14T14:39:45.000Z. What You Need To Know. The letter states that the remark about civil union was about "a ten-year-old local law in Argentina on 'marriage equality of same-sex couples' and his opposition to them as the then-Archbishop of Buenos Aires in this regard" and that the pope rejected homosexual marriage and that in the same context Francis "had spoken about the rights of [homosexuals] to have certain legal protection". Share Tweet. Pope Francis travels the world speaking to those in need and delivering a message of hope. Film director Evgeny Afineevsky, at center, poses with several members of the Rohingya minority community who met Pope Francis in Bangladesh in 2017 and are featured in the film … "Every one of Pope Francis' journeys to various parts of the world," she said, "is documented in Afineevsky's work through images and news footage, and reveals an authentic glimpse into the events of our time.". Pope Francis calls for homosexual civil unions, bashes Trump in new film Pope Francis calls for homosexual civil unions, bashes Trump in new film Oct 21, 2020… The Wenders film … Francesco arrives two years after the release of another film about the pontiff, Pope Francis: A Man of His Word, directed by German filmmaker Wim Wenders. The film is centered around contemporary issues, and the role of the Catholic Church in searching those who suffer injustice. Pope Francis waves to faithful at the end of the weekly general audience in the Paul VI hall at the Vatican, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020. Pope Francis's support for same-sex civil unions is a major step forward in the church's support of LGBTQ people. The series will recount tales of elders and t… Published Wednesday, October 21, 2020 10:22AM EDT Last Updated Wednesday, October 21, 2020 5:40PM EDT In this file photo, Pope Francis presides over … Pope Francis endorsed same-sex civil unions for the first time as pope while being interviewed for the feature-length documentary “Francesco,” which premiered Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020 … Saskatoon Bishop Mark Hagemoen has written a letter to the faithful clarifying the understanding of comments by Pope Francis about civil unions of same-sex couples, which were circulated in a recently-released film documentary “Francesco.”. The documentary “Francesco”, by director Evgeny Afineevsky, interweaves voices and stories from past and present. Then on Thursday, in the Vatican Gardens, it will receive the 18th Kinéo Prize. With Pope Benedict XVI, José Ignacio Bergoglio, Juan Carlos Cruz, Pope Francis. Pope Francis endorsed … “Francesco,” is more a visual survey of the world’s crises and tragedies, with audio from the pope providing possible ways to solve them. Pope Francis has spoken in the past about not shunning children who identify as LGBT, writes J.D. It is in keeping with his pastoral approach to LGBT people, including LGBT Catholics, and sends a strong signal to countries where the church has opposed such laws. The “disappearing” video was shared all over social media, including in the YouTube video below. Pope Francis leads prayers from the Vatican, May 2020. On several occasions, Pope Francis has mentioned his fascination with Gabriel Axel’s film, based on a short story by Karen Blixen, titled Babette’s Feast (1987). [7][8] Pope Francis, by this commment, became the first pope to endorse same-sex civil unions. Pope Francis waves to faithful at the end of the weekly general audience in the Paul VI hall at the Vatican, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020. "[3], On 22 October 2020, director of the film Evgeny Afineevsky received the 18th Kinéo Prize in the Vatican Gardens for this film for "promot[ing] social, humanitarian, and environmental issues in cinema." UPDATED 10:51 AM ET Oct. 21, 2020 PUBLISHED 10:11 AM ET Oct. 21, 2020 PUBLISHED 10:11 AM EDT Oct. 21, 2020. Francesco Documentary 2020 Trailer More than that, Francis wants local churches or conferences of bishops, like in the U.S. or France or India, to … CNA Staff, Dec 17, 2020 / 03:19 pm ().-A book by Pope Francis about the perspectives of the elderly is the basis for a … [2] After the premiere on 21 October, Massimiliano Menichetti, head of Vatican Radio and Vatican News, sent an e-mail to media outlets reporting on matters pertaining to the Holy See, telling them the Holy See for the time being would not comment on the subject, and asking them "If you can, please report any reactions from listeners and followers in the middle or at the end of the day"[9] On 30 October, the Secretariat of State sent a letter to all Catholic bishops' conferences about the remark made by Francis in the movie. The film premieres on Wednesday afternoon at the Rome Film Festival in the Special Events Section. Pope Francis, center, makes the sign of the cross during his weekly general audience in the Paul VI hall at the Vatican, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020. Pope Francis, center, makes the sign of the cross during his weekly general audience in the Paul VI hall at the Vatican, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020. Copyright © 2017-2021 Dicasterium pro Communicatione - All rights reserved. Pope Francis endorses same-sex civil unions in new documentary film Updated Oct 21, 2020; Posted Oct 21, 2020 Pope Francis waves to faithful at … Pope Francis arrives at the Paul VI Hall for the weekly general audience at the Vatican, Oct. 21, 2020. This year, it will be personally awarded by Rosetta Sannelli, the creator of the award, who  underlined the film's historic value. June 21, 2020 Get link; Facebook; Twitter; Pinterest; Email; Other Apps; 54. “Francesco,” is more a visual survey of the world’s crises and tragedies, with audio from the pope providing possible ways to solve them. (CNS … In it, Afineevsky highlights the challenges of our time, the urgencies that need answering and the mission of the Church in looking to those who suffer injustices. This year, it will be personally awarded by Rosetta Sannelli, the creator of the award, who underlined the film’s historic value. [...] What we have to create is a civil union law. The filmmaker who captured Pope Francis’ controversial unofficial endorsement of Sodomite civil unions and has framed the Pontiff’s views as Leftist is a Russian Jew who served in Israel’s IDF. The premiere of "Francesco" in the United States is scheduled for October 25 at the Savannah Film Festival. The Two Popes is a 2019 biographical drama film directed by Fernando Meirelles and written by Anthony McCarten, adapted from McCarten's play The Pope which premiered at Royal & Derngate Theatre in 2019. Francesco is a documentary film directed by Israeli-American film producer Evgeny Afineevsky about the life and the teaching of Pope Francis released in October 2020. World October 21, 2020 What Pope Francis actually said about civil unions By JD Flynn. The "Kinéo Movie for Humanity Award" is awarded to those who promote social and humanitarian themes. The film deals with the war in Syria and Ukraine as well as with the persecution of Rohingya Muslims. Wim Wenders did that in the 2018 film “Pope Francis: A Man of His Word,” which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. SO IT POSSIBLE THEY HAVE MORE COPIES OF THEM AND WILL STILL TRY TO USE THEM, FOR THEIR FAKE AGENDAS. Some Holy See officials were present at the award ceremony, including Paolo Ruffini [it], prefect of the Dicastery for Communication, and the secretary of said dicastery Mgr Lucio Adrian Ruiz [es]. Pope Francis greets Francesco filmmaker Evgeny Afineevsky in 2019. Pope Francis says in a new film released on Wednesday that homosexuals should be protected by civil union laws, in some of the clearest language he has used on the rights of gays. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) AP Pope Francis calls for homosexual civil unions, bashes Trump in new film Pope Francis calls for homosexual civil unions, bashes Trump in new film Oct 21, 2020… Pope Francis: ‘Homosexual people have the right to be in a family. The series will recount tales of elders and t… Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Basilica Dec. 31, 2017. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA. Photograph: Vatican Media/AFP/Getty Images. The year 2020 was marked by the global coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis said Thursday, but also saw a worrisome a surge in “nationalism, racism, and xenophobia.” ROME — Pope Francis endorsed same-sex civil unions for the first time as the pope while being interviewed for the feature-length documentary “Francesco,” which had its premiere at the Rome Film Festival on Wednesday. Pope Francis is well known for his more casual approach to the papacy and tolerant tone toward homosexuality, but a new documentary reveals his … Pope Francis endorsed gay civil unions for the first time as pope while being interviewed for a feature-length documentary that made its premiere at the Rome Film Festival on Wednesday. Netflix has announced an original documentary series based on “Sharing the Wisdom of Time,” the award-winning book written by Pope Francis. [... ] [T]he 12 Muslim refugees the pope brought to Italy at the end of his visit to a refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos in 2016. By Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News. Jewish Director Sends Message of Hope in Pope Francis Film By Reuters , Wire Service Content Oct. 21, 2020 By Reuters , Wire Service Content Oct. 21, 2020, at 10:02 a.m. Pope Francis endorsed same-sex … [1][2], The film is about the life and the teaching of Pope Francis. 25 Sep 2020 POPE FRANCIS ARRESTED & EXECUTED REMEMBER MOST OF THEM ARE CLONES. In 2015, Francis was the first Pope, in all of world history, to hold Islamic prayers in Vatican square and to allow reading of the Quran in church services. Director Evgeny Afineevsky spoke about the pope's overall message of love in an interview that aired following the documentary's U.S. debut Sunday at the Savannah Film Festival. Pope Francis endorsed same-sex civil unions for the first time as pope while being interviewed for the feature-length documentary “Francesco,” which premiered Wednesday at the Rome Film … Evgeny Mikhailovich Afineevsky, the homosexual Israeli filmmaker whose film “Francesco” (released October 2020) has provoked anger from traditional Catholics by catching Pope Francis endorsing homosexual civil unions, was born in the Tatar city of Kazan in the Soviet Union in 1972. Directed by Evgeny Afineevsky. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia) The premiere of the film took place on 21 October 2020 at the Rome Film Festival. GUGLIELMO MANGIAPANE/Reuters. With Pope Francis, Ignazio Oliva, Sister María Eufemia Goycoechea, Joe Biden. Pope Francis endorsed same-sex civil unions for the first time as pope while being interviewed for the feature-length documentary Francesco, which premiered Wednesday at the Rome Film Festival. He uses hugely impactful images to recount various themes such as the pandemic, racism and sexual abuse. Wim Wenders did that in the 2018 film “Pope Francis: A Man of His Word,” which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. It is in keeping with his pastoral approach to LGBT people, including LGBT Catholics, and sends a strong signal to countries where the church has opposed such laws. Photograph: Vatican Media/AFP/Getty Images. John-Henry's Recent Blogs. Credit: Vatican Media. In the communiqué presenting the work, we read that in the film Pope Francis answers questions "with wisdom and generosity" sharing "moving examples of his life lessons", relaunching ideals that "can help us build a bridge to a better future and grow as a global community". Pope Francis gives his Christmas Urbi et Orbi blessing Dec. 25, 2020. 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