Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History

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.

Documentary

Seasons

1. The Rise of the Pope

Air Date: 2018-03-11

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

2. The Resignation of Benedict XVI

Air Date: 2018-03-18

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

3. The Price of Progress

Air Date: 2018-03-25

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

4. A Church Divided

Air Date: 2018-04-01

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

5. The Wartime Popes

Air Date: 2018-04-08

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

6. Courage, Change, & the Modern Papacy

Air Date: 2018-04-15

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

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Rating

5.0/10

Release Date

2018-03-11

Episodes

6 (1 seasons)

Status

Ended

Cast

Alexandru Aldea

Martin Luther

Liam Neeson

Self - Narrator

Mark Galbraith

Cardinal