This documentary tells the story of the longest running Preacher to the Papal Household in history, Raniero Cardinal Cantalamessa.
Many know the Pope as someone who inspires the world, but have you ever wondered who inspires the Pope? Did you know that the Pope has an official preacher? If this is all news to you, then you're not alone. Learn about this unique position in the Vatican and the longest-serving papal preacher in history. While most only hold the role for 3-5 years, the current preacher has been in it since 1980 for three different popes. In addition to preaching to the papal household, Raniero Cantalamessa has also been building bridges with Christians of other traditions, writing books, traveling the world, hosting television shows, and has a personal testimony of his deeper conversion that is worthy of a film plot all on its own. Be inspired in your own story, by his story, in this documentary feature film.—Ashley Zahorian
God the Father has a plan for every person He creates. You are not random! Nothing is by coincidence! Humanity's primary task is to discover God's plan for our life, then surrender to it!
The life of Raniero Cantalamessa is a great example of how one man actively pursued God's plan for his life. His story of personal conversion through his intellect, experience, and will, gives us a pattern for how we can seek God's will for our lives. Like every father, our heavenly Father has hopes and dreams for each of his children! As we discern why we were created, and surrender to God's plan, we find the purpose and joy He intends for us.
This film follows Cantalamessa's life from childhood through his discernment, deeper conversion, and experiences as the Preacher to the Papal Household since 1980. It includes interviews with people from his life and influential leaders from multiple Christian traditions. There is a strong emphasis on Christian unity and the preaching themes in Cantalamessa's ministry through the film.
The Preacher to the Popes: Raniero Cantalamessa will inspire you to pursue God's plan for your life. You will see how Cardinal Cantalamessa pursued that plan for his life and became more than he could ever hoped for or imagined: the preacher to three popes.
Watch this film with your community. Let the Holy Spirit inspire you! Become the person God the Father created you to be. He wants you to be holy and he wants you united with the rest of his children, as one Body in Christ, inspiring others to pursue the understanding of why they were created. Enjoy the film! Enjoy your life!
