Overview
- In a short Variety video shared by Vatican channels, León XIV cited It’s a Wonderful Life, The Sound of Music, Ordinary People and Life Is Beautiful as the films most significant to him.
- The Holy See has scheduled a special audience for Saturday at the Apostolic Palace as part of the Jubilee 2025 program.
- A Vatican communiqué says the meeting aims to deepen the relationship with the film world by exploring how creativity can serve the Church’s mission and human dignity.
- Vatican lists and media reports indicate expected attendees include Cate Blanchett, Spike Lee, George Miller, Monica Bellucci, Chris Pine, Viggo Mortensen, Alison Brie, Dave Franco and directors such as Giuseppe Tornatore and Judd Apatow.
- The event is organized by the Vatican’s Department of Culture and Education with its communications office and the Vatican Museums.