Two Popes actor hails Francis after endorsement of same-sex civil unions

Jonathan Pryce (PA)

The Two Popes actor Jonathan Pryce has praised Pope Francis for his endorsement of same-sex civil unions, describing the pontiff as a “great politician”.

Pryce’s portrayal of Francis in the 2019 film saw him win best actor at the Bafta Cymru awards on Sunday, beating fellow Welshman Sir Anthony Hopkins who starred opposite him as the aging Pope Benedict XVI.