Shia LaBeouf so inspired by the subject of his latest film project that it spurred the actor to convert to Catholicism.
To prepare for his role as the titular Padre Pio, LaBeouf spent time at a Capuchin monastery, where he ultimately had his literal come-to-Jesus moment. “I started hearing experiences of other depraved people who had found their way in this, and it made me feel like I had permission,” the actor said of the Catholic faith. “I know now that God was using my ego to draw me to Him. Drawing me away from worldly desires.
To those familiar with Catholicism, however, it’s unsurprising why the notably eccentric and troubled LaBeouf would find himself drawn to a religion built upon the foundations of shame, redemption, and elaborate rituals. The actor was raised primarily by his artist mother and has spent the last decade of his career constructing a variety of esoteric and ceremonial performance art pieces — many of which deal with the extremely Catholic virtues of humility, guilt and penance.
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