The pope expressed his support to same-sex civil unions around the middle of the documentary that touches upon a number of issues Francis cares … Saskatoon Bishop Mark Hagemoen has written a letter to the faithful clarifying the understanding of comments by Pope Francis about civil unions of same-sex couples, which were circulated in a recently-released film documentary “Francesco.”. The 2020 documentary … The documentary “Francesco”, by director Evgeny Afineevsky interweaves voices and stories from today and from the past. (Afineevsky-Tolmor Production House via AP) Francesco is a documentary film directed by Israeli-American film producer Evgeny Afineevsky about the life and the teaching of Pope Francis released in October 2020. "I applaud Pope Francis, who … has been able to stand alone and admit mistakes, which is very difficult for leaders to do," said Afineevsky. Pope Francis supported same-sex civil unions for the first time as pontiff during an interview for the documentary film “Francesco,” which premiered at the Rome Film Festival on Wednesday. VATICAN CITY — Although his film is called “Francesco,” director Evgeny Afineevsky said the main character of his new documentary “is us, humanity,” and Pope Francis simply is the one “trying to point us in the right direction.”. Pope Francis endorsed same-sex civil unions for the first time as pope while being interviewed for the feature-length documentary “Francesco,” which premiered … In all the media attention given to one brief clip from the upcoming documentary “Francesco,” not much mention has been made of how and when you can see it.. Pope Francis endorsed same-sex civil unions in the feature-length documentary “Francesco,” which premiered Oct. 21 at the Rome Film Festival. Francis has been the subject of several documentary projects since his election as pontiff in March 2013. English translation text: Some statements contained in the documentary “Francesco” directed by Evgeny Afineevsky have recently raised different reactions and interpretations. Pope Francis endorsed same-sex civil unions for the first time as pope while being interviewed for the feature-length documentary “Francesco,” which premiered … The papal thumbs-up came midway through the film that delves into issues Francis cares about most, … Pope Francis endorsed same-sex civil unions for the first time as pope while being interviewed for the feature-length documentary “Francesco,” which premiered Wednesday, Oct. 21 2020 at the Rome Film Festival. Describing himself as “a Jewish boy” initially reluctant to do a film about the pope, Afineevsky said he was … Pope Francis endorsed same-sex civil unions for the first time as pope while being interviewed for the feature-length documentary Francesco, which premiered Wednesday at the Rome Film Festival.. Pope Francis for the first time as pontiff voiced clear support for civil unions for same-sex couples, in a documentary that premiered Wednesday. Although his film is called Francesco, director Evgeny Afineevsky said the main character of his new documentary “is us, humanity”, and Pope Francis simply is the one “trying to point us in the right direction”.. Pope Francis, center, makes the sign of the cross during his weekly general audience in the Paul VI hall at the Vatican, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020. A documentary on Pope Francis, "Francesco," made its U.S. debut Sunday, after the firestorm following Francis' landmark comments on LGBT civil unions. With Pope Francis, Ignazio Oliva, Sister María Eufemia Goycoechea, Joe Biden. Afineevsky says his new film, “Francesco,” is a story about humanity and its struggles today and presents Pope Francis as “an amazing, humble human being,” who is trying to … Pope Francis will be featured in a new Netflix documentary series focused on sharing the voices of senior citizens around the world, which is set for release in 2021. A poster for the new film, “Francesco,” by documentary filmmaker Evgeny Afineevsky, shows Pope Francis walking in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. The Pope was most recently featured in Russian filmmaker Evgeny Afineevsky’s project Francesco, which caused controversy by the way it edited together previously recorded clips of earlier comments by Francis … Pope Francis, center, makes the sign of the cross during his weekly general audience in the Paul VI hall at the Vatican, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020. Pope Francis greets Evgeny Afineevsky, a documentary filmmaker, at his general audience at the Vatican in this Aug. 28, 2019, photo. CNS photo/Afineevsky-Tolmar Production Although his film is called “Francesco,” director Evgeny Afineevsky said the main character of his new documentary “is us, humanity,” and Pope … Lost in the election day shuffle was the fact that the official English version (well, mostly English) of the Vatican’s response to the comments made by Pope Francis in the Francesco documentary has been published.Rocco Palmo of Whispers in the Loggia tweeted images of the official document sent by … The documentary premiered at Rome Film Fest on Wednesday. By Kiply Lukan Yaworski, Catholic Saskatoon News. Through exclusive interviews with Pope Francis himself, with Pope emeritus Benedict XVI, with members of the Pope’s family and many more, Afineevsky highlights the challenges of our time, the … It will stream online, beginning today (Sunday, October 25) beginning at 3 p.m. Eastern time, as a part of the SCAD Savannah Film Festival.There will be a live … In an unprecedented move for the Catholic Church, Pope Francis has come out in support of civil unions for same-sex couples. Pope Francis greets Evgeny Afineevsky, a documentary filmmaker, at his general audience at … Pope Francis travels the world speaking to those in need and delivering a message of hope. The Pope made the comments in a new documentary, Francesco, which premiered Wednesday at the Rome Film Festival.Directed by filmmaker Evgeny Afineevsky, it includes in-depth interviews with Pope Francis… Pope Francis has publicly supported same-sex civil unions for the first time while in office, ... His comments were made in a documentary, Francesco, which premiered at the Rome Film Fest today. With Pope Benedict XVI, José Ignacio Bergoglio, Juan Carlos Cruz, Pope Francis. UPDATE. Directed by Wim Wenders. Pope Francis called the Trump administration policy of separating children at the border “cruelty of the highest form” in a new documentary that premiered in Rome today. Pope Francis endorses same-sex civil unions in new documentary 'Francesco' October 21, 2020, 8:57 AM Pope Francis endorsed same-sex civil unions for the first time as pope while being interviewed for the feature-length documentary “Francesco,” which premiered Wednesday at the Rome Film Festival.