Pope Francis film now on Netflix every Catholic should watch

Irish Daily Mirror

21-04-2025

Pope Francis has passed away at 88, sending shockwaves of grief through the global Catholic community.
The Vatican made the announcement that Pope Francis had passed away at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta.
His Eminence, Cardinal Farrell shared the news, saying, ""Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 this morning (local time), the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father.
"His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and His Church.
"He taught us to live the values of the Gospel with fidelity, courage and universal love, especially in favour of the poorest and most marginalised. With immense gratitude for his example as a true disciple of the Lord Jesus, we commend the soul of Pope Francis to the infinite merciful love of the One and Triune God.", reports the Mirror.
Just a day before his passing on Easter Monday, Pope Francis appeared in St Peter's Square to extend Easter greetings to the thousands of followers gathered below.
Pope Francis made history as the first Pope from the Americas or the southern hemisphere and the first Jesuit to assume the highest office in the Catholic Church.
Already in his 70s when he took office, Pope Francis succeeded Pope Benedict, who decided to step down, resulting in the unprecedented scenario of two living Popes residing within the Vatican. The poignant film, Two Popes, which stars Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce on board, offers an imaginative look into the bonds between the two characters and is now up for grabs on Netflix.
Crafted on the tales of both men, Two Popes digs into their pasts and touches upon the solace they shared, especially after Pope Benedict stepped down and Pope Francis took the helm.
The movie caught audiences off guard, becoming a smash hit, as Hopkins and Pryce earned rave reviews for their impressive depiction of the revered Catholic leaders.
Over at Rotten Tomatoes, Two Popes is sitting pretty with a smashing 88 percent thumbs-up rating.
One reviewer said: "A remarkable accomplishment. It's an important film for LGBT Catholics and for all LGBT film fans and should be experienced on the big screen."
Meanwhile, another noted: "Pryce is so good in The Two Popes, capturing a beloved world figure with undeniable grace and surprising heft. It's smart, well-acted, and features some of the snappiest dialogue you'll hear this year."
Yet another critic added: "Intelligent filmmaking, telling a very difficult, highly sensitive tale in a low-key, old-fashioned way, and still coming out as entirely relevant to the times."
The audience was just as smitten with the motion picture. A fan said: "Two stellar performances by standouts at their craft. Amid all the pomp, all the sterile and the staunch, we get sly little jokes and asides and more in this charming changing of the Catholic seat of most honour."
One fan added: "Totally brilliant acting by the two Popes (Hopkins and Pryce). An interesting story even if one has little sympathy with the Catholic Church. Some may find it boring (no action), but the dialogue is utterly absorbing. Pope Francis' historical background under the Argentinian junta is also a major feature, adding the dimension of religion/politics."
Another viewer said: "A riveting and impactful drama on the teachings and issues of the Roman Catholic Church."
The Two Popes is now available on Netflix.