

Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History
2018-03-11 · 60 min / episode · ★ 5.0
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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