Chiesa Nostra (2015)

Masses celebrated in the hideouts of powerful bosses. Priests who testify on behalf of unrepentant criminals, calling them "gentlemen" and "friends." Mafia families using religious processions to extort, in the form of offerings, money from shopkeepers. Mafia-financed patronal festivals. Now the situation seems to have changed. For the first time in the history of the Church, a Pope, Francis, has excommunicated mafiosi: "Those who in their lives have this path of evil, the mafiosi, are not in communion with God: they are excommunicated."

Director: Jesus Garces Lambert
Genre: Documentary
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Cinematography: Filippo Genovese
Production: GA&A Productions, ZDF/Arte, A+E Networks Italy
Country: Italy, Germany
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Jesus Garces Lambert
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chiesa Nostra about?
Masses celebrated in the hideouts of powerful bosses. Priests who testify on behalf of unrepentant criminals, calling them "gentlemen" and "friends." Mafia families using religious processions to extort, in the form of offerings, money from shopkeepers. Mafia-financed patronal festivals. Now the situation seems to have changed. For the first time in the history of the Church, a Pope, Francis, has excommunicated mafiosi: "Those who in their lives have this path of evil, the mafiosi, are not in communion with God: they are excommunicated."
Who directed Chiesa Nostra?
Chiesa Nostra was directed by Jesus Garces Lambert.
Who stars in Chiesa Nostra?
Chiesa Nostra stars John Dickie.
What genre is Chiesa Nostra?
Chiesa Nostra is a Documentary film.
Where was Chiesa Nostra produced?
Chiesa Nostra was produced in Italy, Germany.