Vatican City: Cult film director Martin Scorsese remembered late Pope Francis’s warmth and humour in an interview with Vatican daily L’Osservatore Romano on Thursday. Scorsese, known for directing the controversial film The Last Temptation of Christ, reflected on the deep impact Pope Francis had on him through his personal qualities and pastoral dedication.
According to Ansa News Agency, Scorsese expressed admiration for Pope Francis’s frankness, humor, and extraordinary energy. He highlighted Francis’s deep commitment to his pastoral mission, intelligence, and the attention he paid to everyone. Scorsese noted the Pope’s great openness and generosity during their interactions, describing his presence as radiant.
Scorsese also recalled a personal remark from Pope Francis, who once told him, “You are more than a director: you are a good teacher, which is more important.” The director emphasized Francis’s disdain for anything that seemed like official approval. He shared that Francis rejected stories or images that ‘domesticated’ Jesus, valuing instead those works of art that captured the eternal mystery of human existence and the greater mystery of God’s love.
