This weekend, in New York, the Emmy Awards ceremony was held. A documentary by Rome Reports was among the finalists.
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“And the winner is 'Benedict XVI, in honor of the truth', Somos Community Care"
This documentary on the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI has been aired this season in the United States to great public acclaim. Previously it has been broadcasted on more than 15 television stations in different countries.
'Benedict XVI in honor of the truth' gathers testimonies of people who lived through his pontificate closely and explain the reasons for his resignation, a milestone in the history of the Catholic Church.
Dr. Ramon Tallaj, president of the main sponsor of the documentary, Somos Community Care, accepted the Emmy Award in New York.
DR. RAMÓN TALLAJ
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“First, thank you to the Academy for this honor. And we dedicate it to all the employees of Somos Community Care. But most of all, it is hoped looking forward that peace in this world may return and understanding between human beings, no matter their religion, may arise again. Amen”.
Previously, this production had already won the award for best documentary at the Mirabile Dictu Festival at the Vatican.
LIANA MARABINI
President, Mirabile Dictu Festival
“This year my foundation has awarded the Capax Dei prize to the film about Pope Benedict XVI, especially because our friends at Rome Reports, who are extraordinary, have made it with great affection.”
Rome Reports has made more than twenty documentaries to date, focusing on the Vatican, Rome and the Pope.
TR: JD
