Martin Scorsese is headed to the Vatican.
Scorseseis set to premiereSilenceat the Vaticanon Tuesday, screening the film for about 400 priests and guests.
There, they face serious religious persecution and torture, as Christianity was banned at the time.
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This isnt the first time Francis has met with a Hollywood star after a high-profile screening.
In January 2015, Angelina Joliehad an audience with the Popeafter screening her World War II filmUnbrokenat the Vatican.
Silencewill open in limited release on Dec. 23 before going wide in January.
