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The world mourns the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis, a beacon of humility, compassion, and spiritual leadership. Monika Bacardi, esteemed film producer and philanthropist, reflects on the profound honour of collaborating with the Pontiff on the inspirational film Beyond the Sun.<\/br>\r\n\r\nPope Francis was renowned for his unwavering commitment to the marginalized, his advocacy for peace, and his embodiment of Christian virtues. His papacy was marked by a dedication to simplicity and a deep connection with people from all walks of life.\r\nMonika Bacardi recalls:<\/p>

\"Meeting Pope Francis was a profoundly moving experience. His genuine warmth and humility left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege to know him.\"<\/p>\r\n

\r\nIn 2017, Beyond the Sun was released\u2014a family adventure film inspired by the Gospels, aimed at conveying Jesus' message to children. Uniquely, Pope Francis made a special appearance, marking the first time a Pontiff featured in a narrative film. He portrayed himself, offering guidance to children on their spiritual journey. \r\nThe film was produced by AMBI Pictures, co-founded by Monika Bacardi, with the intention of creating a work that transcended entertainment to deliver a meaningful message. All profits from the film were dedicated to Argentine charities El Almendro and Los Hogares de Cristo, supporting at-risk children and young adults.\r\nBeyond the Sun is available on demand via digital platforms Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video\r\nMonika Bacardi stated:<\/p>

\u201cIt was a profound honour to work alongside Pope Francis on this project. His involvement was not just a blessing but a testament to his commitment to nurturing faith and compassion in the younger generation.\"\r\n<\/p>\r\n

\r\nPope Francis's participation in Beyond the Sun exemplifies his innovative approach to evangelism and his desire to reach hearts through diverse mediums. His legacy continues to inspire countless individuals to lead lives rooted in empathy and service.<\/p>"}},"image_info":{"src":"https:\/\/api.monika-bacardi.eu\/media\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lady_Monika_Bacardi_philantrophist_Pope_Francis_1.jpg","width":1678,"height":1006,"direction":"landscape"},"title":"Honouring Pope Francis<\/b>: a tribute from Monika Bacardi","featured_image":"https:\/\/api.monika-bacardi.eu\/media\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Lady_Monika_Bacardi_philantrophist_Pope_Francis_1.jpg","article_template":"template-a","article_content":"","date":"April 21st 2025","place":"Rome"},"gallery":[{"src":"https:\/\/api.monika-bacardi.eu\/media\/uploads\/2025\/04\/BEYOND_THE_SUN_film_Pope_Francis_2.jpg","width":672,"height":940,"id":"8178","direction":"portrait","alt":"BEYOND_THE_SUN_film_Pope_Francis_2.jpg"},{"src":"https:\/\/api.monika-bacardi.eu\/media\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Beyond_the_Sun_Official-Trailer.mp4","width":1280,"height":544,"id":"8168","direction":"landscape","alt":"Beyond_the_Sun_Official-Trailer.mp4"}],"finale":[]}]},{"id":7,"name":"ct_section","options":{"ct_id":7,"ct_parent":0,"selector":"section-7-37","original":{"tag":"footer","container-padding-right":"0","container-padding-bottom":"0","container-padding-left":"0","section-width":"full-width","height-unit":"vh","height":"75","container-padding-top":"106","display":"flex","flex-direction":"column","text-align":"left","align-items":"center"},"nicename":"Footer","ct_content":"","activeselector":false,"classes":["p-0","flex","flex-col"],"media":{"tablet":{"original":{"height-unit":"auto","width":"100","width-unit":"vw"}}}},"depth":1,"children":[{"id":27,"name":"ct_div_block","options":{"ct_id":27,"ct_parent":7,"selector":"div_block-27-37","original":{"flex-direction":"column","display":"flex","align-items":"center"},"nicename":"Get In Touch","classes":["w-full","relative"],"activeselector":false,"ct_content":""},"depth":2,"children":[{"id":96,"name":"ct_div_block","options":{"ct_id":96,"ct_parent":27,"selector":"div_block-96-37","original":{"text-align":"center","align-items":"center","display":"flex","flex-direction":"column"},"nicename":"Div (#96)","classes":["incoming-lines","w-full","relative"],"activeselector":false},"depth":3,"children":[{"id":99,"name":"ct_div_block","options":{"ct_id":99,"ct_parent":96,"selector":"div_block-99-37","original":{"flex-direction":"row","display":"flex","justify-content":"space-between","align-items":"center","text-align":"center"},"nicename":"EffectRow","classes":["h-full","w-full"],"activeselector":false},"depth":4,"children":[{"id":158,"name":"ct_div_block","options":{"ct_id":158,"ct_parent":99,"selector":"div_block-158-37","original":{"flex-direction":"row","display":"flex"},"nicename":"SideBars","classes":["w-full","absolute"],"activeselector":"absolute"},"depth":5,"children":[{"id":97,"name":"ct_div_block","options":{"ct_id":97,"ct_parent":158,"selector":"div_block-97-37","original":[],"nicename":"Left","classes":["left-0","leftline","bg-black","h-1"],"activeselector":false},"depth":6},{"id":98,"name":"ct_div_block","options":{"ct_id":98,"ct_parent":158,"selector":"div_block-98-37","original":[],"nicename":"Right","classes":["right-0","rightline","bg-black","h-1","ml-auto"],"activeselector":"ml-auto"},"depth":6}]},{"id":155,"name":"ct_code_block","options":{"ct_id":155,"ct_parent":99,"selector":"code_block-155-37","original":{"code-php":"