Pope Leo’s Favorite Films Are a Direct Hit on Greed, Fascism, and Cynicism

He’s for the little guy — and apparently on a mission from God. Yes, there’s a Blues Brothers photo.

Nov 11, 2025

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Sepia-toned photograph of a man wearing a black fedora hat, dark sunglasses, and a black clerical collar with cassock, standing in a group with other individuals in similar dark attire, set against draped curtains and soft lighting.

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At a Vatican briefing this week, Pope Leo XIV no pontiff has ever done: he announced his four favorite films.

It comes days before he’ll host a crowd of Hollywood A-listers (Cate…

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