Overview

• Pope Francis passed away on Easter Monday at the age of 88, leaving behind a legacy of reform and cultural engagement.
• Martin Scorsese described the pope’s death as an “immense loss” and praised his wisdom, goodness, and commitment to forgiveness.
• Scorsese, who met Pope Francis multiple times, was inspired by the pontiff’s appeal to artists to create a new film centered on Jesus.
• The upcoming project is reported to be an adaptation of Shūsaku Endō’s novel 'A Life of Jesus,' with Scorsese co-writing the screenplay alongside Kent Jones.
• The director’s tribute highlights Pope Francis’s influence on his faith-driven storytelling, including their shared appreciation for Scorsese’s 2016 film 'Silence.'