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Pope Leo XIV Gives His Blessing to the Theatrical Experience

by jummy84 November 16, 2025

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Pope Leo XIV isn’t just a White Sox fan, turns out he’s also a cinephile.

Speaking at the Vatican on Saturday, November 15, His Holiness, who is the first American-born Pope, gathered together Representatives of the World of Cinema to give a brief address that championed the theatrical, movie going experience, saying that cinema is “a popular art in the noblest sense” and that cinemas and theaters themselves are the “beating hearts of our communities.”

“It is wonderful to see that when the magic light of cinema illuminates the darkness, it simultaneously ignites the eyes of the soul,” Pope Leo XIV said in Italian (as translated in English per a document distributed at the event). “Indeed, cinema combines what appears to be mere entertainment with the narrative of the human person’s spiritual adventure. One of cinema’s most valuable contributions is helping audiences consider their own live, look at the complexity of their experiences with new eyes and examine the world as if for the first time. In doing so, they rediscover a portion of the hope that is essential for humanity to live to the fullest. I find comfort in the thought that cinema is not just moving pictures; it sets hope in motion!”

Though the event was live streamed, press wasn’t present, though IndieWire spoke with a source who said that a litany of A-list filmmakers and actors saw His Holiness speak. Those included, according to our source, Cate Blanchett, Chris Pine, Greta Gerwig, Judd Apatow and Leslie Mann, Julie Taymor, Monica Bellucci, David Lowery, Viggo Mortensen, Nicholas Winding Refn, Joanna Hogg, Gasper Noe, Adam Scott, Bertrand Bonello, Darren Aronofsky, Spike Lee, Dave Franco and Alison Brie, Kenneth Lonergan, and festival heads from TIFF, Locarno, Sundance, and Rotterdam.

The Pope’s remarks came after he recently revealed his four favorite films, those being “It’s a Wonderful Life,” “The Sound of Music,” “Life Is Beautiful,” and perhaps an unexpected selection, the late Robert Redford’s “Ordinary People.”

But the speech came ahead of what is the coming 130th anniversary of the invention of cinema, with the Pope namedropping the Lumiére Brothers’ first public screening back in December 1895. Many of the attending filmmakers also dropped by the Cinema Troisi in Rome, hosting screenings of some of their own films or other classics that have been packed through the weekend. The cinema, curated by Valerio Carocci, is a single-screen theater that plays films 24-hours a day.

While we don’t know if the Pope is making his way down to the Cinema Troisi anytime soon, we know he blesses those who do.

“May your cinema always be a meeting place and a home for those seeking meaning and a language of peace,” he said. “May it never lose its capacity to amaze and even continue to offer us a glimpse, however small, of the mystery of God.”

November 16, 2025 0 comments

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Pope Leo XIV Reveals Favorite Movies Ahead of Vatican Event

by jummy84 November 11, 2025

written by jummy84

If you were hoping Pope Leo XIV was partial to movies like The Conclave or The Exorcist, sorry to disappoint. Ahead of a Hollywood gathering at the Vatican, the pontiff has revealed his four favorite films, which are all, unsurprisingly, extremely safe.

In a video posted by Variety, the pope listed 1946’s It’s a Wonderful Life starring Jimmy Stewart, 1965’s The Sound of Music featuring Julie Andrews, 1980’s Ordinary People starring Donald Sutherland and Mary Tyler Moore, and 1997’s Life Is Beautiful (La Vita è Bella) with Roberto Benigni.

Of those four films, three won Oscars, and the fourth was a nominee whose loss is considered one of the Academy’s worst snubs. The Sound of Music and Ordinary People each won Best Picture and Best Director, while Life Is Beautiful received an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film and Best Actor for Benigni. It’s a Wonderful Life was nominated for five Oscars, including Best Picture, but lost that award to The Best Years of Our Lives in 1946.

Venus In Leo 2025 Horoscope Is Here

by jummy84 August 23, 2025

written by jummy84

This summer, Venus in Leo means we will want to define relationships on our own terms, even looking at radical concepts like relationship anarchy. Our beliefs are part of who we are and we won’t push them aside, or let them fall away, when we unite with others, especially on August 26th, when Venus and Uranus get cozy together in the sky. On that day, we should carefully consider, and come to terms with, the type of partnerships we really want. This clarity will feel refreshing when Neptune retrograde comes out to play later on in the day. This is our opportunity to embrace our true selves and innermost desires, although the Venus and Pluto retrograde opposition, taking place on August 27th, may cloud understanding for some others in your life. But remember, we do not have to conform to anyone’s ideals except our own. Let’s embrace Venus in Leo with an open mind and an open heart.

August 23, 2025 0 comments

Fashion

Leo Season Is Almost Over. Channel Its Fire for Your Next Big Move

by jummy84 August 20, 2025

written by jummy84

Two of the biggest pop stars in the world have songs about August. In both Bad Bunny’s “Agosto” and Taylor Swift’s “August,” the pop stars sing about an intense summer romance. And while the affairs (like this season) don’t last forever, the love, joy, and thrill are all worth it — and it will be for you, too.
Leo season is an ideal time to show the world how much of a powerhouse you are, call in more abundance, transformation, get out of your comfort zone, and conjure a radiant new path for yourself.
If you want to learn about what impact the month of August will leave on you, look to your tarotscopes below.

Leo: Page of Wands

Allow your excitement to take the lead and follow your gut impulse to make the next step. This is going to open new doors for you. If you’ve been considering moving abroad or even traveling to a foreign land that has been calling you, take this as your sign to do further research and start implementing plans. Use the energy of this month to propel your life forward in a bold and empowering way. Be the first to act on your passions and make empowering choices that separate you from the rest of the crowd. You don’t need permission from anyone to shine. Just remember: Stay curious and open to learning. This can be an excellent time to pick up a new language, learn to cook a new cuisine, take a dance class, or learn about a new business. Expand your mind!

**Virgo: 4 of Swords**

If you’re particularly sensitive to the current energies around you, take this time to bring more stillness into your life and intentionally meditate or create a stronger relationship to your spirit guides and your higher self. There is so much information that wants to be made known to you and clarity that can stream in now. Write your ideas down on paper or add them to the notes app on your phone. You cannot afford losing track of these “divine downloads” that are making their way to you. You may be getting the cheat codes to what will help bring transformation and abundance.
Take frequent spiritual baths, do a social media cleanse, and practice releasing cords from other energies. This will help you separate your energetic frequency from what you are receiving from others. This can be an exciting time in your life but an overwhelming one if you don’t practice proper protocol with your spiritual hygiene.
This is not the time to make impulsive or rash decisions. Sit and weigh your options. There’s more insight that will make its way to you that you will still need to consider.

**Libra: King of Pentacles**

This month can boost your ability to turn your ideas into gold. It’s the best time to go all in and invest in your money-generating ideas. You have the special touch that can take the ordinary to the extraordinary. This is an excellent time to start acquiring side-income hustles, launch that business, or create a budget that will allow your finances to stretch further. Consider learning about investing, purchasing property, or further educating yourself on all matters of wealth.
This is an ideal time to accelerate on your long-term vision plans. You will be awarded with aligned opportunities, resources, and abundance that will help you achieve your goals. Take inspired action wherever you can and watch this propel you to new heights. Just remember to take notes and study from the greats and anyone inspiring you at this time. Educate yourself further through courses, books, classes, mentors, videos, or any resource you can get your hands on. This will exponentially increase your wisdom and wealth.

**Scorpio: 6 of Cups**

This season is offering you an opportunity to revisit and build from the past in a positive way. Take note of chance encounters, past memories, and the possibility of someone springing up to bless you with healing, closure, or a lesson you need to move on in your life. Doing a past life meditation or re-writing soul contracts can be extremely potent for you at this time. There is great value in revisiting themes of the past and observing the medicine it has for you.
You have the golden opportunity to break free from past patterns that you have experienced in relationships, community, or within your own personal habits. Use this moment to shine light on these patterns and make the intention to liberate yourself from toxic repetition. Allow your inner child to take lead during this month. Indulge in your creative passions, longings, and artistic pursuits. Create for the sake of exploring yourself more. Get back into a long-lost practice and allow it to bring great satisfaction and soul nourishment.

**Sagittarius: 4 of Swords**

Less is more at this time! You may feel overwhelmed with the amount of energy you’re picking up on. Find new ways to implement softness, ease, and rest during this month. Slowing down will bring on bigger rewards. The major lesson during this time is “How can I open my vessel up to receive more of the Creator’s greatness?” Experiment with this practice and see what methods work for you. Pray on it.
So much is going to come at you during this time, in terms of new ideas, epiphanies, connections, and breakthroughs. Give yourself some sacred space to process these new energies and possibilities and to discern when it is the best time to take action on some of them. Don’t be blind to the wisdom that’s trying to chase you. When Spirit speaks, listen and act.

**Capricorn: Knight of Swords**

This month gives you the vision of a mastermind and strategist. Take all of those innovative ideas, inspirations, and insights and write them down. Don’t take anything for granted or underestimate yourself this month. You’ll be operating on a whole other level. Your mind is sharp and quick, so engage in elevated conversations, participate in brilliant networking circles, and don’t hesitate to put yourself out there. The gems that you’ll acquire will be invaluable. This season will give you that extra boost and motivation to get all your life affairs in order. Make a clarity list of what you desire or, rather, what the next version of you already has, and add on actionable steps you can take to embody that next level now, in all aspects. Cut off any distractions or elements that won’t bring you to that end result. Your words cut like a sword and can manifest quite easily. Be mindful of what you say and how you say it. Implement tact and savviness in all communication.

**Aquarius: 3 of Pentacles**

This month grants you the inspiration to re-build your life in a way that it will feel like you are upleveling from inside and out. Take this time to focus on your next level of manifestations because there’s a big possibility that it can happen rapidly.
You will get an extra boost of energy to tackle tasks and goals that you’ve been putting off for the longest. Your attention to detail is immaculate; any small steps you take this month can go a long way.
While you manifest your goals, don’t forget to bring harmony and balance to your mind, body, and soul. Elevating these three factors is going to be a game-changer for you. You are encouraged to network, share your ideas, perspectives, and problem-solving skills. These can come in extra handy this month, and you may be greeted with unexpected opportunity as a result.

**Pisces: the Magician**

There’s nothing that is out of reach for you this month. Tap into your inner alchemist to turn lemons into lemonade and find ways to shift energies to your favor. The sky’s the limit. You’re being handed the wand this month to realize just how powerful you are. Whether you decide to use tools from your ancestral lineage, invent your own, or seek new spiritual practices, this is the ideal time to showcase your skills and abilities and to get support from unseen forces. No more doubting yourself; move like you know you will win. Be intentional with your energy. Your ability to conjure from thin air is exceptionally potent. Create from your Higher Self. Your magnetism will attract all the resources you need. Tap into your ingenuity to conjure what wasn’t in your life before or to amply more of what you need.

**Aries: 4 of Wands**

This month brings sweet closure and reasons to celebrate your life. Opportunities will arrive in abundance and you’re finally ready to welcome them all in. You may find yourself moving in a positive direction toward your long-term goals. Congrats on your expansion! Your ancestors are in praise and gratitude for your growth and maturity. This can be an ideal time to pour libations, fix them a delicious meal, sing, dance, and offer your highest energy to them. Sweet blessings will enter the home and your life. Enjoy this season of happiness. This can be a time when you get clarity over your romantic life. You may decide that you’re ready for a firm commitment, and some of you may even be experiencing marriage or proposals soon. If you’re single, you may be encountering a life partner or getting ready to settle down.
There could be amazing news hitting the home front for yourself and your family. Preserve the memories, intentionally create beautiful new ones, and cherish the little ones in your life.

**Taurus: 6 of Cups**

Pay attention to people coming back into your life, repetitive energies that grab your attention, and the resurfacing desires that you’ve once put on hold. It’s an excellent time to gain clarity over the past, learn, and integrate important lessons. Pick up what you’ve left off or find closure on the things that you still carry in your heart. Childhood dreams may be coming to fruition. You may find yourself revisiting old goals and desires, knowing that it is possible to achieve. Your inner child may be undergoing massive healing. Allow yourself to engage in play and wonder again. Open yourself up to possibilities that were once closed. The Creator may send hidden angels to bless you through a healing gesture or message. Stay open to ways in which you can receive this, and if you feel inspired to return the favor to someone in need, do so.
Physical activity and moving your body in expansive and playful ways will help clear stagnant energy and bring on unexpected healing.

**Gemini: King of Cups**

A newfound level of emotional maturity will prepare you to take on new responsibilities of service. You may feel called on to support others through your intuitive suggestions or by simply being a sound ear to listen. Open yourself to ways in which you can be a healer. Love is in the air, and whether it’s through romancing yourself and your life or being romanced through other people, this a season to allow yourself to be soft and vulnerable. Learn how to stretch yourself further to receive more of what you deserve in unexpected and wondrous ways. You are meant to be deliciously surprised at this time. Deep transformational healing can come through your creative pursuits and curious exploration of new hobbies and interests. Why not push yourself to write that book, with no pressure? What would happen if you decided to choreograph a piece or experiment with cooking new cuisine? Stretch beyond your current routine and you’ll find pockets of joy.

**Cancer: Ace of Swords**

Life is going to be crystal clear and you might pick up on some further insights on your personal life. Write them down any breakthrough thoughts, visions, and dreams of the future as your personal prophecies. Stay open to receiving prophetic messages from other people as well. This month can illuminate a new path for you to follow that will be exciting and will resonate with you. You are now seeing things from an elevated perspective and can cut out the illusions and distractions. Prepare yourself to have life travel much faster now that you’re in alignment. This energy grants you the ability to command attention through your communication skills. It could be an excellent time to market yourself, do public speaking, share your story, write a book, or anything that centers authentic speech and expression. If you have something to say, say it! But do so with tact, as your words will be sharper than ever. Clarifying your boundaries can also be an excellent practice this month so you become more of a magnet for what you desire.

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August 20, 2025 0 comments