Martin Scorsese and Pope Francis teamed to produce a documentary called 'Aldeas — A New Story'
'Aldeas — A New Story' will feature conversations between Pope Francis and Scorsese, including what the filmmakers say are the Pope's final in-depth on-camera interview for a film. The documentary will detail the work of Scholas Occurrentes, a non-profit, international organization founded by the pope in 2013 to promote the 'Culture of Encounter' among youth.
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