Pope Leo’s Top Movie Picks Revealed – And Trust Me, You Won’t Believe His Surprisingly Star-Studded Taste!
Added on November 13, 2025 inEntertainment News Cards, Movie News Cards
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Ever wonder what the Pope watches when he wants to kick back and unwind? Turns out, Pope Leo XIV—yes, the first U.S.-born pontiff—has a flair for films that would make even your grandma nod in approval. With the Moon hanging in thoughtful Pisces today, it’s the perfect cosmic vibe to peel back the layers of someone’s soul through their favorite movies. In a freshly dropped video, Pope Leo reveals his cinematic comfort zones, which include classics like It’s a Wonderful Life and The Sound of Music—pretty angelic picks if you ask me. But hey, who’d have guessed his go-to list includes Life Is Beautiful, a film that’s as complicated as a Mercury retrograde encounter? I mean, don’t we all have that one movie that sparks a bit of debate at family dinners? Stick around as we dive into why these choices tell us a lot more about His Holiness than just his taste in film noir. LEARN MORE
A person’s favourite films can be surprisingly revealing, offering a glimpse into their tastes, values, and quirks. I’ve always loved learning what movies resonate with notable figures, from Hollywood icons to world leaders, and apparently… even the pope. In a newly released video, Pope Leo XIV, the first head of the Catholic Church to be born in the United States, unveils his four favourite movies.
Pope Leo’s four favourite movies are Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life, Robert Wise’s The Sound of Music, Robert Redford’s Ordinary People, and Roberto Benigni’s Life Is Beautiful. Nothing too unexpected there, but the Pope was hardly about to use the moment to tout his love of the Terrifier movies. I’d count It’s a Wonderful Life among my favourites as well, and even Frankenstein director Guillermo del Toro declared it to be his favourite holiday movie. Many online are pointing to Life Is Beautiful as the weak choice, but hey, people are entitled to like what they like.
Upon its release in 1997, Life Is Beautiful was a critical and commercial success, earning Benigni an Academy Award for Best Actor and Best Foreign Language Film (I’ll never forget him climbing over Steven Spielberg’s seat). However, many now view it as an overly sentimental take on the Holocaust, which is a weird f***ing thing to say. It’s been a while since I last watched the film; maybe it’s due for a rewatch.
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Pope Leo is set to host a variety of actors and directors this Saturday as part of the Church’s ongoing Holy Year celebrations, including Cate Blanchett, Chris Pine, Viggo Mortensen, Alison Brie, Dave Franco, Adam Scott, Monica Bellucci, Spike Lee, George Miller, Giuseppe Tornatore, and Gus Van Sant. According to the Vatican, the gathering aims to “deepen dialogue with the world of cinema … exploring the possibilities that artistic creativity offers to the mission of the Church and the promotion of human values.“
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