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Pope Leo XIV appears in documentary film with Chris Pratt

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Pope Leo XIV appears in the documentary film "Pétros ení" (Peter is here), alongside American actor Chris Pratt, to discuss the history and archaeological significance of the tomb of Saint Peter. The film had a special screening at the 2026 Rome Film Festival on October 16.

Directed by Paula Ortiz and written by Andrea Tornielli, the documentary explores the ancient Roman necropolis located beneath St. Peter's Basilica. The production commemorates the 400th anniversary of the consecration of the basilica, which occurred on November 18, 1626.

In the film, the pope explains that the basilica was built over the site of the apostle's martyrdom. He also discusses the human nature of the apostle, citing author G.K. Chesterton to describe how the Church is founded on a weak man, making it indestructible. Pratt narrates the film, which features footage filmed directly inside the basilica and its underground excavations.

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How the coverage unfolded

  1. Oct 16, 5:51 AM Vatican News Русский Папа Лев XIV и Крис Пратт в фильме «Пётр здесь»
  2. Oct 17, 1:30 AM Newsbook Malti Dokumentarju ġdid dwar il-qabar ta’ San Pietru bis-sehem tal-Papa Ljun
  3. Oct 17, 9:37 AM Vatican News Latviešu Ir tapusi dokumentāla filma par svētā Pētera kapu
  4. Oct 19, 8:41 AM Rome Reports Hollywood and the Vatican: Leo XIV Makes His Acting Debut Alongside Chris Pratt
  5. Oct 19, 2:10 AM Catholic World News New film on St Peter's tomb features Pope Leo (Vatican News)
  6. Oct 19, 9:00 PM Omnes Español León XIV explica la tumba de San Pedro bajo el Vaticano con Chris Pratt
  7. Oct 22, 3:00 AM TK KBS Slovenčina Pápež Lev XIV. sa objaví v dokumentárnom filme po boku Chrisa Pratta

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