Category: Francis

Up in the Clouds With the Pope, It’s Still Commercial

The New York Times – Travel:
Unlike American presidents, Pope Leo XIV has no private jet, so he travels on commercial airlines, like the rest of us. Well, almost.
The Pope Returns to Castel Gandolfo for Summer. And There Will Be Tennis.

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.
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.
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.
‘Conclave’ Streaming Numbers Jump After Pope Francis’s Death

Experts said that the 2024 film accurately portrayed the papal selection process.
Pope Francis, Unlikely Movie Star: From ‘Conclave’ to ‘Francesco’

In fictional tales and documentaries, directors approached him as a screen character who was both admired and controversial.
The Legacy of Pope Francis’s Business Diplomacy

As pontiff, Francis sought to build bridges with global corporate leaders, who sought audiences with him — but also to remind them about the need to look out for the poor.
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.
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.
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.”
The 71 Most Stylish People of 2023

OK, some might be more Styles-ish than stylish. But all commanded attention this year.
Why Pope Francis Is the Star of AI-Generated Photos

Francis has become a recurring favorite to show in incongruous situations, such as riding a motorcycle and attending Burning Man, in A.I.-generated images.