Rome, 21 Nov 2013: The Knights of Columbus' new documentary on the life of Pope Francis
and his election to the papacy will be available on DVD starting Nov. 20.
“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. Source:
CNA