Cinema as False Gospel: Antipope Leo XIV’s Syncretism with Worldly Art
VaticanNews portal (November 15, 2025) reports that antipope Leo XIV hosted actors and filmmakers in the Apostolic Palace, declaring cinema an art that “sets hope in motion” and calling for renewed “friendship between the Church and cinema.” The article portrays this gathering as legitimate ecclesial engagement, quoting the usurper’s claims that films help audiences “examine the world as if for the first time” and serve as “workshop[s] of hope.” The event concluded with ceremonial exchanges including actress Cate Blanchett presenting jewelry and filmmaker Spike Lee offering basketball memorabilia.









