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1:04:00In Ventotene, a terrorist group has taken a priest and six students’ hostage. Pius XIII finally meets John Paul III and they discuss the crisis. Lenny Belardo reveals himself to the Cardinals, asking them to keep the secret and declaring his support for Voiello and John Paul III. The new Pope, through the words of Pius XII...
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Voiello is discussing Assente’s ineptitude as Secretary of State with the mysterious wheeler-dealer Bauer, from whom he learns that Sir John has a surprising secret. The terror attacks and Lenny’s awakening lead John Paul III to hide away in the Dolomites, where Sofia catches up with him in order to persuade him to go back...
57:41Cardinal Assente is the new ambiguous Secretary of State. A cease-and-desist note by the Vatican has put a stop to the radio broadcasts of Pius XIII breathing, but the decision inflames the Young Pope’s idolaters, who split into two factions: those who continue their endless vigil and those who fear the Church has murdered...
48:25Sofia is approached by an eerie-looking priest who directs her to a small villa just outside the city, one which her husband often visits. Sofia thus discovers that Tomas, Spalletta and the Italian Minister for the Economy take part in certain “parties”. Sofia mentions it to Voiello, who is confident the Pope will interven...
47:20John Paul III receives Marilyn Manson, who mistakes him for Pius XIII. The misunderstanding makes the new Pope realise how his Church is becoming marginal in the media. The nuns of the Vatican, meanwhile, declare an unusual strike to demand the same rights as men. John Paul III, seeking popularity, pays a visit to Pius XII...
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John Paul III receives Sharon Stone, who asks him to authorise gay marriage for Catholics. The actress also suggests that the Church should commission works of art, like in a new Renaissance. Meanwhile, the potential implications of the Pope’s Lourdes speech are being discussed in the Vatican. The Pope becomes closer and c... 54:30 Expired
Sir John seems to be yielding to the delegation’s cajolery. But before deciding he visits the grave of his twin brother, where he can feel a strange presence that seems to encourage him. He remains irremovable, however, and rejects Voiello’s offer. But the Secretary of State reveals he has another candidate, more appropria... 58:45 Expired
Pius XIII is in a coma. And the church, under threat from sex scandals, idolisers and possible terrorist attacks, cannot afford to remain without a Pontiff. Cardinal Voiello decides to run in the Conclave elections, but realising he risks losing against the loathed Cardinal Hernandez, he supports the election of Tommaso Vi... 49:37 Expired
After the failure of his manoeuvres to become Pope, Secretary of State Voiello seeks a Papal candidate who champions moderation. He finds one in Sir John Brannox, a great theorist of the middle way, the ideal Pope. Voiello flies to England with a small delegation to meet him in his castle and try to convince him. Sir John ...