The Vatican has officially released the documentary “Leo from Chicago” about the life of Pope Leo XIV in the United States, coinciding with his pontificate’s sixth month.

Leo from Chicago,” chronicles Pope Leo XIV's journey to being pope, from his time growing up in south suburban Dolton, into the priesthood and his missionary work in Peru, while also offering a look into how Chicago has shaped him.

Pope Leo XIV greets a young child after his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Oct.

With the help of his brothers, friends and teachers, "Leo from Chicago" traces his story from his childhood in south suburban Dolton and missionary work in Peru, all the way to the head of the catholic church.

Pope Leo XIV will host Hollywood celebrities like Spike Lee and Cate Blanchett in a special audience at the Vatican's Apostolic Palace.

ROME, NOV 12 - From Spike Lee to Liliana Cavani, from Ferzan Özpetek to Monica Bellucci: a parade of movie stars will arrive at the Vatican on Saturday, November 15th in an encounter with the world of cinema planned as part of the year-long Roman Catholic Jubilee which ends in January,

Pope Leo met and prayed with a small group of abuse survivors, and listened to their stories "in a climate of closeness."

Pope Francis has signaled a softening towards LGBT+ rights with his comments that same-sex couples should be protected by civil union laws and have the right to form a family.

A new documentary released by the Vatican on Pope Leo XIV's early life is more than just a film about the life of the new pope, but the story of an ordinary person who answered a calling to serve the church, said Vatican News journalist Salvatore Cernuzio.