A comedy film from the late 1980s has resurfaced after a journalist recalled that the movie “predicted” the name of Pope Leo XIV.
Robert Francis Prevost was elected the 267th leader of the Catholic Church. He chose Leo XIV as his papal name. However, a film from 1986 had already “predicted” the name of the new pope.
The comedy “Saving Grace,” directed by Robert M. Young, tells the story of Pope Leo XIV, who gets accidentally locked out of the Vatican. He interprets this as part of God’s plan for him to reconnect with the people.
The Pope is played by Tom Conti, a Scottish actor and director.
The coincidence was highlighted by journalist Sergio Arenillas, who noted the director’s name “Robert,” the same as Robert Francis Prevost, and the name Leo XIV, shared with the character in the film.
The election of the first American-born pontiff surprised many faithful. Engineer Mark Garger, from the state of Pennsylvania, commented on the news.
“I’m Catholic, but I didn’t know Cardinal Prevost. I think there must be a reason why an American pope was chosen at this moment. I hope something good comes of it for the relationship with the U.S.,” he said.
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