Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History(2018)
Overview
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.
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6 episodes • 2018
Miniseries
6 episodes • 2018
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Rise of the Pope | Mar 11, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 2 | The Resignation of Benedict XVI | Mar 18, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 3 | The Price of Progress | Mar 25, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 4 | A Church Divided | Apr 1, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 5 | The Wartime Popes | Apr 8, 2018 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Courage, Change, & the Modern Papacy | Apr 15, 2018 | 0.0 |
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