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S1 E2 The Resignation of Benedict XVI

Documentary

TV-14

42 minutes

Mar 18, 2018

The resignation of Pope Benedict XVI shows how the papacy has evolved.

Season 1, 6 Episodes

Season 1 (6 Episodes)

Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History - The Rise of the Pope

The Rise of the Pope,

The modern pope wields influence as the leader of 1.2 billion Catholics.

Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History - The Resignation of Benedict XVI

The Resignation of Benedict XVI,

The resignation of Pope Benedict XVI shows how the papacy has evolved.

Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History - The Price of Progress

The Price of Progress,

The Renaissance is accompanied with increased corruption in the papacy.

Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History - Revolution: A Church Divided

Revolution: A Church Divided,

Following the Renaissance, the papacy looks to reclaim its morality.

Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History - The Wartime Popes

The Wartime Popes,

Pope Francis immerses himself in the controversial legacy of Pope Pius XII.

Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History - Courage, Change and the Modern Papacy

Courage, Change and the Modern Papacy,

Pope John Paul II is the first famous Pope, becoming an international icon.

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Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History

Documentary

TV-14

1 Season

41 minutes

Explore the history behind the pope and the origins of the Catholic Church.

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