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The Best Episodes of Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History Season 1

Every episode of Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History Season 1!

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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History Season 1 Episode 1 - The Rise of the Pope
    7.6/10(47 votes)

    #1 - The Rise of the Pope

    S1:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History Season 1 Episode 2 - The Resignation of Benedict XVI
    7.5/10(40 votes)

    #2 - The Resignation of Benedict XVI

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History Season 1 Episode 3 - The Price of Progress
    8.0/10(44 votes)

    #3 - The Price of Progress

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History Season 1 Episode 4 - A Church Divided
    7.4/10(35 votes)

    #4 - A Church Divided

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History Season 1 Episode 5 - The Wartime Popes
    7.2/10(37 votes)

    #5 - The Wartime Popes

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History Season 1 Episode 6 - Courage, Change, & the Modern Papacy
    7.6/10(34 votes)

    #6 - Courage, Change, & the Modern Papacy

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Rise of the Pope" is the best rated episode of "Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 47 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/11/2018. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Resignation of Benedict XVI".