Pope John XXIII

An inspiring feature film on Blessed Pope John XXIII starring Edward Asner in an acclaimed performance as the beloved pontiff who came from common stock and was known for his simplicity, goodness, courage and love for humanity. Shot on location in Rome and Italy, and produced by the Italian film company Lux Vide, makers of Pope John Paul II and Saint Rita, this movie tells the whole life story of John XXIII from his youth thru his young priesthood, Bishop, Cardinal and Pope. Elected supposedly as an interim Pope who would just keep the status quo and listen to the advisers around him, John XXIII proved to be his own man when he surprised the Church and world by calling for the Second Vatican Council. This film also underscores his wonderful sense of humor and great charity towards others, especially the poor, downtrodden, and the outcast. Shot in widescreen, with excellent acting all around and beautiful cinematography, the film also stars Claude Rich, Sydne Rome, Massimo Ghini and Franco Interlenghi.
Duration: 200 min
Directed by Giorgio Capitani
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[paulinesav]

Thank you very much for your appreciation of the actor and of the film, which is still moving well. And indeed this film has a very good message for everybody.

Marisa

[splinterbyrd]

is this movie available on dvd? if so where can i get it?

[paulinesav]

@splinterbyrd The DVD can be puchased through our online shop - url at the end of the clip or the second link in the description of the video above. Thanks and God bless

[Applemask]

Surprisingly enough, Johnny 23 really did look a bit like Ed Asner.

[tzot21]

@TheViolet76 thank'u very moch god bless you, im not cristian but i lake more the catholic, be cause not lie then many sects.lie then not realy true.

[damianfonseca]

@TheViolet76 You did notice that only one person has answered you in 8 months right? Fatima predicted this would happen, it's why sister lucia was replaced. They knew they could do it and no one would notice it. Roncolli was a 33 degree mason, and from there on the Vatican is in Apostacy and Heresy. The book of revelation is now all so true with Benedict being the final one. Look up the vatican site they even admit history has named 40 antipope's. Filmore NY has true latin mass churches too.

[TheViolet76]

@tzot21 He was a freemason(Fact!) He has contributed immensely in devastating the Catholic Church. Thanks to him, Paul VI, John Paul II and Benedict XVI the Church is in apostacy. I myself started attending a traditional, tridentine church -Our lady of Frechou in Chicago whose "father" bishop Jean-Marie Kozik is a holy man of God. I thank God that that the gates of hell are not preveiling over our church. There may only be few real churches in IL but THEY'RE THERE! Vatican II is of hell!

[popazz1]

What,they couldn't find an Italian actor?!

[tzot21]

i lake the pope

[rskissack]

Thank you so much for uploading this clip...it captures beautifully the message of Jesus Christ and is one reason why I have a special affection for this pontiff. Greetings from London, Canada.

[brianclough]

I always liked Ed Asner, great actor and Pope John was an inspired choice as Pontiff, a true selection of the Holy Spirit