“Martin Scorsese Responds to Pope’s Call for Artists with New Jesus Film”

The pope had called on artists to convey the message of Jesus Christ in a unique way. “I have responded to the pope’s appeal to artists in the only way I know how: by creating and writing a screenplay for a movie about Jesus,” said the 80-year-old Academy Award winner. “And I’m about to make it.” He did not disclose any additional details about the religious film.

Speaking at a conference, Scorsese said Francis’ call to “show us Jesus” moved him. “There are many paths and I think the one you choose depends on the culture you are a part of,” he said. “My way was and is Catholicism.” After years of plodding around, he found out that he feels most comfortable as a Catholic. “I believe in the principles of Catholicism.”

The idea of ​​the resurrection, incarnation and “the powerful message of compassion and love” appeals to him. Scorsese made with The Last Temptation of Christ (1988) in Silence (2016) more often films about the Catholic faith.