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Pétros ení: New film on St Peter’s tomb features Pope Leo
Pope Leo XIV appears in new film exploring St Peter’s tomb and Basilica history.
In brief
Pope Leo XIV appears in new film exploring St Peter’s tomb and Basilica history. Pope Leo XIV appears in documentary Pétros ení about St Peter’s tomb, released on 16 October 2026 for 400th anniversary of St Peter’s Basilica consecration. Originally reported by Vaticannews.
New film premiere
Pétros ení premiered at Rome Film Festival on 16 October 2026.
“Pope Leo XIV, who is currently receiving treatment at Rome's Gemelli Hospital”
Pope Leo XIV appearance
Pope Leo XIV appeared at Rome Film Festival screening with warm applause.
“Dr. Paolo Ruffini, Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication, expressed his hope that the Pope’s recovery continues to progress well”
Film production details
Produced by AF Films with Vatican Media and Fabric of St Peter for 400th anniversary of St Peter's Basilica consecration.
“The film Pétros ení: Alla scoperta delle origini (Pétros ení: Discovering the Origins)”
Chris Pratt narration
Chris Pratt narrates film and describes St Peter as an imperfect man.
“What I would like audiences to understand about Peter after watching this documentary is that he was an imperfect man”
Film content
Pratt guides viewers on journey to discover St Peter’s tomb and Basilica history.
“He slowly walks along the nave, taking in the whispers of a history spanning millennia”
Archaeological story
Film traces archaeological history from WWII excavations to Pope Paul VI’s confirmation of St Peter’s remains.
“From the first excavations commissioned by Pope Pius XII during the Second World War to the definitive confirmation”
Film significance
Documentary highlights humanity and enduring power of St Peter’s faith through archaeological discovery.
“The film is a descent into the depths of the earth in search of a truth brought back to the surface”
The essence
Pope Leo XIV appears in documentary Pétros ení about St Peter’s tomb, released on 16 October 2026 for 400th anniversary of St Peter’s Basilica consecration.
