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Pope Leo XIV to appear in documentary on St. Peter's tomb

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Pope Leo XIV will appear in the documentary film "Pétros ení. Alla scoperta delle origini" to discuss the figure of Saint Peter and the significance of his tomb located under the dome of St. Peter's Basilica. The film is scheduled for a special preview on October 16 at the Rome Film Festival.

Produced by AF Films in collaboration with Vatican Media, the project marks the 400th anniversary of the consecration of St. Peter's Basilica on November 18, 2026. The documentary features actor Chris Pratt as a guide through the history and archaeology of the site.

Directed by Paula Ortiz and written by Andrea Tornielli, the film includes exclusive footage from the crypt where the tomb of the apostle is kept.

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How the coverage unfolded

  1. Oct 13, 1:20 AM Archeparchy of Lviv Українська Знято документальний фільм за участі Лева XIV про гріб святого Петра
  2. Oct 13, 3:26 AM Vatican News Tiếng Việt Phim tài liệu mới về mộ Thánh Phêrô có sự xuất hiện đặc biệt của Đức Thánh Cha Lêô XIV
  3. Oct 13, 10:51 AM ZENIT News Agency Español León XIV aparece en escena de nueva película de Chris Pratt sobre San Pedro
  4. Oct 13, 10:53 AM ZENIT News Agency Pope Leo XIV appears in a scene from Chris Pratt’s new movie about St. Peter
  5. Oct 12, 5:45 AM Vatican News Italiano San Pietro, un documentario sulla tomba dell’Apostolo con Leone XIV
  6. Oct 12, 8:24 AM Vatican News Українська Знято документальний фільм за участі Лева XIV про гріб святого Петра
  7. Oct 12, 6:06 AM Diocese of Hallam A new documentary about St. Peter’s tomb features Pope Leo XIV
  8. Oct 12, 7:06 AM Vatican News A new documentary about St. Peter’s tomb features Pope Leo XIV
  9. Oct 13, 1:52 AM Vatican News Svenska Ny dokumentär om den helige Petrus grav
  10. Oct 13, 3:36 AM Vatican News Português São Pedro, um documentário sobre o túmulo do Apóstolo com participação de Leão XIV
  11. Oct 14, 5:19 AM Vatican News தமிழ் புனித பேதுருவின் கல்லறை குறித்த புதிய ஆவணப்படத்தில் திருத்தந்தை பதினான்காம் லியோ
  12. Oct 14, 5:56 AM Vatican News 中文 圣伯多禄墓纪录片：教宗良十四世特别参与
  13. Oct 14, 5:58 AM Aleteia Chris Pratt’s surprising new co-star: Pope Leo XIV

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