In a video recently shared by the Vatican , Pope Leo revealed that is one of his favourite films.

The 1965 movie musical follows a young aspiring nun named Maria, played by Julie Andrews, who is sent away from a convent to become a governess for the seven children of a retired naval officer named Capt. Georg Von Trapp, played by Christopher Plummer.

Meanwhile, the rising tide of fascism in Austria becomes too difficult to ignore and the Von Trapp family's life is changed forever.

Considering its themes of love, hope and compassion, perhaps it should come as little surprise the Hollywood classic resonates with the leader of the Catholic church.

That stamp of approval has come during what has already been a momentous year for fans of the film, as turned 60 this year.

The anniversary

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