Shia LaBeouf has been confirmed to join the Catholic Church and is said to hope to become a deacon, years after he was accused of physical and emotional abuse.
“We are thrilled to announce that our dear friend Shia LaBeouf fully entered the Church this past weekend through the Sacrament of Confirmation!” The Capuchin Franciscan friars declared the province of Western America in a Share Facebook.
“The Capuchin Franciscan Friars are delighted to welcome him to the fold and witness his deep commitment to his journey of faith.”
The Even Stevens alum, 37, was confirmed at Old Mission St. Agnes Parish in Solvang, California, on New Year’s Eve. According to the Catholic News Agency.
The actor was confirmed at Old Mission Santa Inés Parish in Solvang, California, on New Year’s Eve. Western Capuchins / Facebook The Capuchin Franciscans announced the news of his confirmation on Facebook. Western Capuchins/Facebook
The Capuchin Franciscan friars explained on social media that the “Conversos” actor embraced the practices of the Catholic Church after undertaking a “profound spiritual journey.”
The statement continues: “His decision to fully enter the church is a testament to his sincere desire to grow in his relationship with God and live the values of the Gospel.”
The Capuchin Franciscan friars expressed their belief in “the transformative power of faith and the amazing impact it can have on lives” and said they felt “humbled” to have been at LaBeouf’s side along the way.
He had embarked on a “deep spiritual journey” before embracing the teachings of the Catholic Church.
“We invite you to join us in celebrating this momentous occasion and keep Shia LaBeouf in your prayers as he continues to deepen his faith and seek God’s guidance in his life,” the statement said. “May her example inspire others to explore their own spiritual paths and find comfort in the loving embrace of the Church.”
LaBeouf’s confirmation pastor, Capuchin friar Alexander Rodríguez, told ACI Prensa that he wanted to become a deacon since he starred in his 2022 film “Padre Pio,” in which he played Italian priest Francesco Forgione.
“He just casually said, ‘I want to be a deacon,’ and he still feels that way,” Rodriguez told the site.
The “Holes” star aspires to become a deacon. Capuchins West/Facebook He was inspired to explore Catholicism after playing a priest in his 2022 film Padre Pio.
Deacons are “ministers of the sacraments” and baptize, lead prayers, witness marriages, and conduct memorial services and funerals. According to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
While preparing for the film, LaBeouf immersed himself in Catholicism and lived in a monastery with Capuchin Franciscan friars.
LaBeouf was raised by a Catholic father and a Jewish mother, was baptized, and had a bar mitzvah.
He was raised Catholic and Jewish.
The Peanut Butter Falcon star’s trip to the Catholic Church comes nearly three years after he was accused of physically and emotionally abusing his ex-girlfriend FKA Twigs.
LaBeouf denied the allegations and was admitted to a facility for “long-term inpatient treatment,” with his attorney saying at the time that he “needs help and knows it.”
«I have no excuses for my alcoholism or aggression, only justifications. “I have been abusive to myself and everyone around me for years,” LeBeouf told the New York Times in 2021. “I have a history of hurting the people closest to me. “I am ashamed of that story and I am sorry.” To those I’ve hurt, there’s really nothing more I can say.
His confirmation comes three years after FKA Twigs accused him of emotional abuse. fake images
FKA Twigs, 36, called her ex-husband’s apology “wishful thinking” and a reminder of how he behaved in their relationship.
“It reminds me of some of the gaslighting experiences I had when I was with him. “It means taking some of the blame, but not all, and then denying it.” dijo Gayle King en «CBS This Morning». In February 2021.
The case is scheduled to go to trial in October.
LaBeouf has since welcomed his daughter with Mia Goth.
2024-01-05 14:51:57
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