00:00Pope Leo welcomed representatives from the movie industry to the Vatican on Saturday.
00:07The pontiff wishes to open dialogue with the world of cinema,
00:11seeing artistic creativity as a way to support the Church's mission and promote human values.
00:18The Pope welcomed celebrities such as Cate Blanchett, Monica Bellucci, Stefania Sandrelli and Greta Gerwig.
00:25At the end of the Mass, those present greeted the Pope and some brought him gifts,
00:31like Spike Lee, who handed him a basketball jersey.
00:34Pope Leo affirmed that cinema is more than just moving pictures because it sets hope in motion,
00:41adding that cinema must not be afraid of confronting the wounds of the world,
00:46such as violence, poverty, exile, loneliness or addictions.
00:50Pope Leo recently listed his favorite films,
00:54including The Sound of Music and the 1997 comedy-drama Life is Beautiful.
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