A meeting between director Martin Scorsese and Pope Francis became a topic of interest after coverage by Fox News. The encounter underscored a moment where cinema and faith intersect in a public way.
Scorsese and his wife, Helen Morris, participated in a dialogue with the Pope during a conference coordinated by a Catholic publication and a major American university. At the gathering, the couple had the chance to greet the Pope with a handshake, marking a symbolic exchange between contemporary cinema and the Catholic tradition.
Earlier, Scorsese announced plans for a project centered on Jesus Christ. He explained that he was answering a call from the Pope to artists to accompany the gospel through film and art. Specific artistic details about the project have not been disclosed yet.
In May, Scorsese reflected on his career and future plans, noting that his age gives him a practical limit on how many new projects he can pursue. At eighty, he suggested that time is precious and invites a focused approach to storytelling that resonates with audiences today.
Religious themes have long featured in Scorsese’s body of work. In 1988, his film The Last Temptation of Christ, adapted from Nikos Kazantzakis’s novel, drew intense debate and controversy. The cast included Willem Dafoe as Jesus, with Harvey Keitel and Barbara Hershey in supporting roles. The film’s provocative portrayal sparked strong responses from religious groups and Christian communities, and it received recognition in major award circuits with several Oscar and Golden Globe nominations.