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    Pope Francis will take part in a new documentary with global artists about the power of pop culture

    The 88-year-old pontiff - who has been leader of the Catholic Church since 2013 - is due to start filming for 'Preacher of Beauty: A Spiritual Journey Through Art and Faith' in March


    The film - which is being made by Andrea Iervolino and the Vitae Foundation founder Luis Quinelli - will be shot entirely at the Sistine Chapel, described by producers as "one of the most iconic and spiritually significant locations in the world".

    Iervolino - known for his work on 'Lamborghini: The Man Behind the Legend' - said in a statement: "'Preachers of Beauty' is not just a documentary film; it is a spiritual call to embrace the transformative power of art."

    And Quinelli commented on how "art can reflect the greatness of creation", and the project is being made to "deliver a message of universal love".

    He added: "This project stems from a profound desire to show how art can reflect the greatness of creation and bring souls closer together.

    "Pope Francis inspires us to see art as a vehicle for unity, a bridge between heaven and earth, capable of sparking positive change in the hearts of all.

    With 'Preachers of Beauty,' we aim to deliver a message of universal love and renewed hope."

    The documentary's title comes from a 2022 summit in Rome which was organised by the Vitae Foundation.

    Various celebrities - including the likes of Denzel Washington, Andrea Bocelli and Patricia Heaton - took part in the gathering.

    According to the Vatican at the time, they met with the pope to discuss their role "in triggering a cultural transformation that promotes the common good, universal values and a culture of encounter".

    Francis encouraged those at the summit to be "preachers of beauty".

    Celebrities are yet to be specified for the documentary, while the team haven't settled on a director.

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