(ZENIT News / Roma, 10.30.2024).- In a celebrated event during the last weekend of October, the New York Emmy Awards spotlighted “Benedict XVI: In Honor of the Truth”, a documentary by Rome Reports, awarding it top honors in its category. The documentary explores the unprecedented resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, offering a nuanced perspective on the motivations behind his decision—a pivotal moment in the history of the Catholic Church. With firsthand accounts from those closest to Benedict’s pontificate, the documentary has captivated audiences across the globe, airing on over 15 international networks this season alone.
The prestigious award was accepted by Ramón Tallaj, President of SOMOS Community Care, the documentary’s primary sponsor. In his acceptance speech, Tallaj acknowledged the profound message behind the work, sharing, «Thank you to the Academy for this honor. This is dedicated to all the employees at SOMOS Community Care, with a hope that peace and understanding can rise again in this world, beyond religious divides.»
This Emmy win adds to the documentary’s growing accolades, which include the Capax Dei award for Best Documentary from the Mirabile Dictu Festival held at the Vatican. Liana Marabini, the festival’s president, praised the work, emphasizing, «This year, we awarded “Benedict XVI: In Honor of the Truth” especially for the care and dedication that Rome Reports put into telling this story of Pope Benedict.»
Rome Reports continues to build a reputable catalog of documentary productions, focusing on the Vatican, Rome, and papal figures, with over twenty documentaries to date. This latest win not only highlights the team’s commitment to sharing the legacy of Pope Benedict but also underscores the global appeal of these narratives on faith, leadership, and history.
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