Pope Francis has passed away at the age of 88, the day after Easter Sunday. Millions of Catholics worldwide mourned the passing of the first Latin American pontiff.
The late head of the Catholic Church was praised for his progressive views and efforts to reform the church and reflect modern times. There's no doubt that his legacy will continue to live on in the years to come after his passing.
Here are the movies and documentaries that you can watch to celebrate the life and legacy of Pope Francis.
The Two Popes
The Oscar-nominated Netflix film The Two Popes centers on Pope Francis and Pope Benedict XVI as they must find common ground to forge a new path for the Catholic Church. Jonathan Pryce and Anthony Hopkins played the titular characters.
The film was widely praised for its light-hearted take on tackling the friendship of the two popes and its examination of religion. This is a must-watch for those who might be fascinated to learn about the earlier days of Francis as the Pope of the modern Catholic Church.
Pope Francis: A Man of His Word
The 2018 Wim Wenders documentary Pope Francis: A Man of His Word follows Pope Francis as he travels the world, speaks to those in need, and delivers a message of hope.
This provides viewers an opportunity to learn more about Pope Francis as a messenger and see a behind-the-scenes look at his life as the head of the Catholic Church that we don't usually see in the news.
Francesco
Francesco is a 2020 documentary that features unprecedented access to His Holiness Pope Francis, providing an intimate look at a global leader who approaches challenging and complex issues with tremendous humility, wisdom, and generosity towards all.
One of the highlights of the film is Francis' public support of same-sex unions, which gained headlines around that time as he was the first pope to endorse it and create conversations around the church regarding the issue.
In Viaggio: The Travels of Pope Francis
The 2022 documentary In Viaggio: The Travels of Pope Francis focuses on Pope Francis' international travels when he visited 53 countries across 37 trips to discuss his most important issues: poverty, migration, the environment, solidarity, and war.
While the film is more observational and doesn't have any strong narrative, it does give viewers a unique and balanced glimpse at his efforts to spread his advocacies around the world.
The Letter: A Message for Our Earth
The YouTube original documentary film The Letter: A Message for Our Father focuses on five people representing the groups that are most affected by the climate crisis as they travel from different countries to meet with Pope Francis in the Vatican and share their personal stories with him.
Francis was also known for his environmental and climate change advocacy. This film provided viewers with insights into how he tried to address the environmental crisis and his effort to listen to the people who were impacted by the issue.
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