Shia LaBeouf has formally joined the Catholic Church — and may change into a deacon.
The “Transformers” star, who was reportedly confirmed Sunday by Bishop Robert Barron, was celebrated Tuesday in a Facebook put up by the Capuchin Franciscans’ Western American Province. LaBeouf was proven smiling alongside robed friars, who have been “overjoyed” at his resolution.
“We are thrilled to share that our dear friend Shia LaBeouf has fully entered the Church this past weekend through the sacrament of confirmation! The Capuchin Franciscan friars are overjoyed to welcome him into the fold and witness his deep commitment to his faith journey,” the put up mentioned.
Elsewhere, the put up went on to say that LaBeouf’s resolution to hitch the church “is a testament to his sincere desire to grow in his relationship with God and live out the Gospel values.”
“As Capuchin Franciscans, we believe in the transformative power of faith and the incredible impact it can have on one’s life. We are humbled and grateful to walk alongside Shia as he takes this important step in his spiritual journey.”
LaBeouf was born to a Christian father and Jewish mom; he was each baptized as a toddler and had a bar mitzvah at 13. In a 2022 interview, LaBeouf informed Bishop Barron his Jewish religion “felt fake” as a result of he by no means correctly “invested” in it and was largely dedicated to the teachings as a result of his grandmother wished him to.
He reportedly transformed to Catholicism after starring within the titular position of Abel Ferrara’s 2020 movie, “Padre Pio.” The eponymous Capuchin friar, who’s honored as a saint, was purportedly marked by stigmata.
LaBeouf’s affirmation sponsor, Brother Alexander Rodriguez, informed the Catholic News Agency on Wednesday that the actor plans to change into a deacon “sometime in the future.” Rodriguez, who starred as a friar in “Pio” and helped LaBeouf put together for enjoying the Italian priest, mentioned LaBeouf was impressed throughout manufacturing.
“He just spontaneously said, ‘I want to become a deacon,’ and he still feels that way,” Rodriguez mentioned.
In May 2023, LaBeouf informed ChurchPOP he was enrolled within the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and had seven months left to be confirmed into the church. His conversion in 2022, in the meantime, notably arrived after a string of harrowing allegations towards him.
LaBeouf was accused in late 2020 by his ex-girlfriend, FKA Twigs, of “relentless abuse” that allegedly included sexual battery, assault and emotional misery. The actor informed The New York Times on the time that he has “no excuses” for his alcoholism, “only rationalizations.”
“I have been abusive to myself and everyone around me for years,” he mentioned.
LaBeouf’s trial is scheduled for Oct. 14, 2024.
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