Pope Leo XIV has made his first visit to a mosque since his election, and while he removed his shoes as a sign of respect, he did not appear to pray. On Saturday, Leo went to the Blue Mosque in ...

Pope Leo XIV meets with Spike Lee during an audience with and stars directors from the cinema at the Vatican, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. Credit: Vatican Media Via AP VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Spike Lee, Cate ...

The first trailer for Disney's live-action Moana movie has arrived, and it looks just as magical as the original animated feature. In the brief clip, which can be viewed below, we hear newcomer ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Pope Leo XIV, history’s first American pope, welcomed Hollywood stars including Spike Lee and Cate Blanchett to ...

His Holiness addressed the representatives of the world of cinema at the Vatican to champion movies as "a popular art in the noblest sense." Speaking at the Vatican on Saturday, November 15, His ...

The Vatican shared the spotlight with Hollywood on Saturday as Pope Leo XIV hosted dozens of stars, including Cate Blanchett, Spike Lee and Monica Bellucci for a special audience celebrating the power ...

EXCLUSIVE: Pope Leo XIV came to become head of the Catholic Church by way of Chicago. You’d expect him to be well versed in the ’85 Bears’ 4-6 defense or the triangle offense of Michael Jordan’s Bulls ...

(RNS) — In a meeting with Hollywood heavyweights, Pope Leo XIV warned that movie theaters are disappearing just as their cultural power is most needed. VATICAN CITY (RNS) — Spike Lee, Cate Blanchett ...

Pope Leo XIV told representatives of the global film industry on Saturday that cinema is far more than entertainment, calling it a vehicle capable of expressing humanity’s deepest spiritual search and ...

Pope Leo XIV has revealed his favorite movies, ahead of a meeting with prominent figures from the film world on Saturday.Related video above: Chicago suburb where Pope Leo XIV grew up celebrates his ...