For 400 years, most popes escaped the Roman summer in the hilltop town of Castel Gandolfo, Italy. Then Francis stopped going, leaving the town a bit bereft.
Category: Francis
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Martin Scorsese Interviews Pope Francis in Upcoming Documentary ‘Aldeas’
The project will highlight scripted short films from international communities along with snippets of a conversation between the director and the pontiff, who died last month.
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How Pope Francis Wooed Donors
Efforts to fix the Vatican’s broken finances helped restore confidence among big givers. But the work isn’t finished.
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‘Conclave’ Streaming Numbers Jump After Pope Francis’s Death
Experts said that the 2024 film accurately portrayed the papal selection process.
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Pope Francis, in Street Clothes, Makes Surprise Visit in St. Peter’s Basilica
Appearing publicly in street clothes for the first time as pontiff, Pope Francis went into St. Peter’s Basilica to pray and greet the faithful.
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Vatican Warns About the Risks of Artificial Intelligence
A new document examines the opportunities and risks of A.I. and calls for “moral and ethical considerations” to be enshrined in all of its applications.
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Mattel Mistakenly Lists Porn Site on Packaging for ‘Wicked’ Dolls
The site has a similar address to one that promotes a film adaptation of the hit musical. The toymaker apologized for the “unfortunate error.”
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The 71 Most Stylish People of 2023
OK, some might be more Styles-ish than stylish. But all commanded attention this year.
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‘In Viaggio: The Travels of Pope Francis’ Review: Serene Demeanor, Bracing Message
The New York Times – Movies:The Pontiff travels well. Gianfranco Rosi’s new documentary chronicles his visits to Catholic communities the world over, and he never seems to tire.