The Knights of Columbus' new documentary on the life of Pope Francis
and his election to the papacy is now available on DVD.
“This documentary arrives as the world realizes that a very special man
has assumed the leadership of the Catholic Church, and this begins – but
does not end – with his gestures of humility and care for everyone,”
said Supreme Knight Carl Anderson of the Knights of Columbus, an
executive producer of the documentary.
“Still, what remains largely unknown to the public are many details of
Pope Francis’ life, the work he has done and the ways in which he has
defended the voiceless and Catholic principles. This documentary delves
into those stories,” Anderson said.
The hour-long documentary, “Francis: The Pope From the New World,” has been broadcast on the Fox Business Network and CNBC.
The documentary begins with the Pope’s election on March 13, 2013 and
revisits his background in Argentina, where he served as Archbishop of
Buenos Aires and as a Jesuit provincial.
Pope Francis, formerly Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, is the first Pope from
the Americas and the first Jesuit Pope. He has long been an advocate for
those struggling economically, including those who lived in the slums
of Buenos Aires. He also helped protect those endangered in Argentina’s
Dirty War. At times, he encountered opposition from Argentina’s
political elites.
The documentary uses interviews with the Pope’s close friends, his
fellow priests, his co-workers, his biographer, and the poor of Buenos
Aires. It covers his personal life, including his family relations and
his support for the San Lorenzo soccer team.
A trailer and more information about the documentary is available at its website popefrancisdocumentary.com.