Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History

Pope John Paul II turns an ancient institution into the modern papacy we know today.

Pope John Paul II turns an ancient institution into the modern papacy we know today.

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EP5 The Wartime Popes

Apr. 08,2018

Wartime popes navigate their place as a spiritual leader in an increasingly political world.

Wartime popes navigate their place as a spiritual leader in an increasingly political world.

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EP4 A Church Divided

Apr. 01,2018

The power of the papacy is questioned, splintering what was once a universal church.

The power of the papacy is questioned, splintering what was once a universal church.

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EP3 The Price of Progress

Mar. 25,2018

As the pope's temporal power and political influence grows, so does corruption in the church.

As the pope's temporal power and political influence grows, so does corruption in the church.

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EP2 The Resignation of Benedict XVI

Mar. 18,2018

The challenge of balancing spiritual and worldly interests changes as papal authority grows.

The challenge of balancing spiritual and worldly interests changes as papal authority grows.

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EP1 The Rise of the Pope

Mar. 11,2018

Go back 2,000 years to see how the papacy and Catholicism spread throughout Europe.

Go back 2,000 years to see how the papacy and Catholicism spread throughout Europe.

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7.2 | en | Documentary

Synopsis

A six part docuseries that explores how 12 apostles became 1.2 billion Catholics today and goes inside the Vatican to reveal the true power held by popes throughout the ages.

Cast

Liam Neeson

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