Pope Leo Meets Hollywood Stars, Praises Film Industry

Pope Leo, in a new approach to connect the Catholic Church with global culture, met with Hollywood stars like Cate Blanchett and Viggo Mortensen at the Vatican. He encouraged them to continue their work as pilgrims of the imagination, emphasizing their role in bringing hope to the world. The Pope also expressed concern about the decline in cinema attendance, praising cinemas power to entertain, educate, and amaze. He urged filmmakers not to shy away from depicting the worlds wounds, mentioning issues like violence, poverty, and forgotten wars. The event, which included a blessing and personal greetings from the Pope, offered a fresh look at Pope Leos papacy. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.