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  • The Francis Effect (2014)
  • 71 min | Documentary, Biography
The Francis Effect (2014)
71 min | Documentary, Biography

On February 11, 2013, Pope Benedict XVI's resignation sent shockwaves through the Catholic Church and raised serious questions about its future direction. One month later, after only five ballots, the Cardinals elected the serene and ...See moreOn February 11, 2013, Pope Benedict XVI's resignation sent shockwaves through the Catholic Church and raised serious questions about its future direction. One month later, after only five ballots, the Cardinals elected the serene and unassuming Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Archbishop of Buenos Aires as the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church. He would be called Francis. From the moment Pope Francis appeared on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, he won the hearts of the people. His humility, simplicity and closeness to the poor reveal a man deeply in touch with the Gospel. His profile has soared. He has initiated a fundamental reform of the Roman Curia, challenged a "globalization of indifference," and become the most talked about person in the world. The Francis Effect takes a critical and in-depth look at how an ancient institution is rapidly changing under the leadership and vision of Pope Francis, and exclusive interviews with prominent Catholics and non-Catholics reveal that Francis is having a profound effect on the world as well. Written by Salt and Light Catholic Media Foundation See less
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George Hosek (cinematography)
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May 31, 2014 (Canada)

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20 cast members
Name Known for
Philip Berger
Self - Jewish Doctor Self - Jewish Doctor   See fewer
Charles Chaput
Self - Archbishop of Philadelphia Self - Archbishop of Philadelphia   See fewer
Charles Clark
Self - Professor of Economics, St. John's University, NY Self - Professor of Economics, St. John's University, NY   See fewer
Thomas Collins
Self - Archbishop of Toronto (as Cardinal Thomas Collins) Self - Archbishop of Toronto (as Cardinal Thomas Collins)   See fewer
Anderson Cooper
Self - Host, Anderson Cooper 360 Self - Host, Anderson Cooper 360   See fewer
David Gibson
Self - Religion News Service Self - Religion News Service   See fewer
John Kozar
Self - President, Catholic Near East Welfare Association (as Msgr John Kozar) Self - President, Catholic Near East Welfare Association (as Msgr John Kozar)   See fewer
Federico Lombardi
Self - Director, Holy See Press Office Self - Director, Holy See Press Office   See fewer
Josephine Lombardi
Self - Professor of Theology, St. Augustine's Seminary Self - Professor of Theology, St. Augustine's Seminary   See fewer
Matt Malone
Self - Editor-in-Chief, America Magazine Self - Editor-in-Chief, America Magazine   See fewer
Oscar Andres Rodriguez Maradiaga
Self - Archbishop of Tegucigalpa Self - Archbishop of Tegucigalpa   See fewer
Jim Martin
Self - Editor-at-Large, America Magazine Self - Editor-at-Large, America Magazine   See fewer
John O'Malley
Self - Professor of Church History, Georgetown University, DC Self - Professor of Church History, Georgetown University, DC   See fewer
Sean O'Malley
Self - Archbishop of Boston (as Cardinal Sean O'Malley) Self - Archbishop of Boston (as Cardinal Sean O'Malley)   See fewer
Scott Pelley
Self - Host, CBS News Self - Host, CBS News   See fewer
Frank Rocca
Self - Rome Bureau Chief for Catholic News Service Self - Rome Bureau Chief for Catholic News Service   See fewer
Thomas Rosica
Self - English Language Assistant, Holy See Press Office (as Father Thomas Rosica) Self - English Language Assistant, Holy See Press Office (as Father Thomas Rosica)   See fewer
Diane Sawyer
Self - Hostess, ABC News Self - Hostess, ABC News   See fewer
Alison Smith
Self - Host of CBC's The World at Six Self - Host of CBC's The World at Six   See fewer
Donald Wuerl
Self - Archbishop of Washington (as Cardinal Donald Wuerl) Self - Archbishop of Washington (as Cardinal Donald Wuerl)   See fewer
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