# 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.
- Title: Pétros ení: New film on St Peter’s tomb features Pope Leo
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: pétros ení, st peter, pope leo xiv, basilica di san pietro, vatican media, fabric of san pietro, archeologia, culture, chris pratt, rome film festival, religion, world
- Source: Vaticannews — https://vaticannews.va/en/vatican-city/news/2026-10/petros-eni-new-film-on-st-peter-with-an-appearance-by-pope.html
- Author: Vatican News
- Published: 2026-10-16T16:40:03.818+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pétros ení, st peter, pope leo xiv, basilica di san pietro, vatican media, fabric of san pietro, archeologia, culture, chris pratt, rome film festival, religion, world
## 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
## Key takeaway

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.