Antonio Spadaro: “León XIV has become a counterweight to Trump, but not by political choice”

Antonio Spadaro: “León XIV has become a counterweight to Trump, but not by political choice”

For the Jesuit priest, former director of Civiltà Cattolica magazine and close collaborator of Pope Francis, for Leo XIV “it is enough to talk about migrants, international law and the instrumental use of faith”, for a contrast to be generated with the President of the United States. Something that is also appreciated in his encyclical Magnifica humanitas, which is, he says, “a reflection on power”. “The Pope is perfectly aware of this, he is not naive,” he assures.

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Alba Gaviraghi: the flight of a new voice in Chilean cinema

Alba Gaviraghi: the flight of a new voice in Chilean cinema

Prominent film producer Ignacio Agüero, Diego Céspedes, and the MAFI collective were selected by the Venice Festival 2026 with Una Fortaleza, their first short film as a director, and are preparing the premiere of Hijas Únikas, their feature debut. Both films are inspired by their experiences as a student at an all-girls high school. “Politics has changed too much for political cinema to remain the same,” they tell Culto in this interview, where they review their journey in the industry and the genesis of their films.

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