Pope Francis has made quite a splash during his reign as head of the Roman Catholic Church. The highly charismatic pontiff has recorded a pop music album. He's now set to appear in a feature film, according to a report from theverge.com. "Beyond the Sun" will reportedly be a gospel based family adventure. The Pope will portray himself. "Beyond the Sun is being produced by Ambi Pictures.

“It is a great honor for Andrea and I to have the opportunity to work with His Holiness, Pope Francis, to spread the awareness of his message, through this film. We will make a movie everyone involved with can be proud of. Not only will families from around globe enjoy this film and be entertained, but they will be moved.”   - Lady Monika Bacardi, co producer

Proceeds will benefit two Argentinean charities El Alemendro and Los Hogares de Cristo. The charities aid at-risk children and young adults.

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