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Shia LaBeouf Is Confirmed Into Catholic Church Wants to Be a Deacon. LaBeouf, who's been embroiled in controversy over his allegedly abusive relationships in the past, was confirmed by the Catholic Church on Dec. 31, 'People' reports. The Capuchin Fransiscans took to Instagram on Jan. 2 to make the announcement. "Shia LaBeouf, known for his incredible talent and passion in the entertainment industry, has embarked on a profound spiritual journey that has led him to embrace the teachings of the Catholic Church.” "His decision to fully enter the Church is a testament to his sincere desire to grow in his relationship with God and live out the Gospel values.", Capuchin Fransiscans — Western America Province, via Instagram. According to LaBeouf's confirmation sponsor, the 'Transformers' actor plans to become a deacon "sometime in the future”. "He just spontaneously said, ‘I want to become a deacon,’ and he still feels that way.", Capuchin friar Brother Alexander Rodriguez, to the Catholic News Agency. The notion to pursue deaconship reportedly arose when LaBeouf portrayed Italian priest Francesco Forgione in 2022's 'Padre Pio’. "If you like immersive experiences and you get tasked with playing Pio, your life is going to change.", Shia LaBeouf, via 2022 interview with Bishop Robert Barron. The 37-year-old first expressed an interest in Christianity in 2014 while making ‘Fury'. "I found God doing Fury. I became a Christian man, and not in a f------ bulls--- way — in a very real way. I could have just said the prayers that were on the page. But it was a real thing that really saved me.", Shia LaBeouf, via 2014 statement to ‘Interview’. THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT