Pope Francis - A Man of His Word

Pope Francis summons Capitalism's one percenters--its Oligarchs, and their imitators and followers, to an accounting. He condemns the arms trade in which the U.S.A., Russia, and several European countries participate, earning billions in the process. He condemns maltreatment of immigrants. Much of his message bravely challenges the right-wingers who have been recently surging to power in the U.S.A. and some European countries. His message is rejected even by some fellow-Catholics in the U.S.A., who often betray the official teaching of the Catholic Church in economics, even though Jesus Christ's teaching largely involved economics... "I have come to bring good news to the poor . . . ." This movie is for everyone... it's basic message is not sectarian but universal.

An in-depth look at the views of a religious leader who earnestly seems to be attempting to take his followers in some radically new directions for a perpetually staid institution that has long resisted the kinds of change it needs to remain viable in a rapidly-shifting world. While many of the questions posed to the pontiff are somewhat on the softball side, his responses are nevertheless candid, even when couched in metaphorical terms. The film offers little insight into the man behind the robe, but its clear, concise, ever-respectful presentation of his outlooks and their importance for the world are spot-on. Worthwhile viewing, regardless of whether or not you're Catholic.