Series synopsis
Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History is an American documentary television series that premiered on CNN on March 11, 2018. It ended on April 15, 2018. It stars Alexandru Aldea, Liam Neeson and Mark Galbraith.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Alexandru Aldea as Martin Luther
- Liam Neeson as Self - Narrator
- Mark Galbraith as Cardinal
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | March 11, 2018 | April 15, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Rise of the Pope Go back 2,000 years to see how the papacy and Catholicism spread throughout Europe. |
March 11, 2018 |
| 2 |
The Resignation of Benedict XVI The challenge of balancing spiritual and worldly interests changes as papal authority grows. |
March 18, 2018 |
| 3 |
The Price of Progress As the pope's temporal power and political influence grows, so does corruption in the church. |
March 25, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CNN |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 11, 2018 |
| Last aired | April 15, 2018 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 22:00:00 |