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Rebel Pope

2016PGdocumentary

Pope Francis's rise to power within the Catholic Church is marked by his radical views and the controversies they generate.

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Pope Francis's rise to power within the Catholic Church is marked by his radical views and the controversies they generate.

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Patrick Reamsdirector

Patrick Reamswriter

Juan David Agudelo

Juan David Agudelocast

García Álvarocast

Kepa Amuchastegui

Kepa Amuchasteguicast

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A portrayal of Pope Francis of the Catholic Church and the story expressing reasons and events that led to the rise of his popularity and power. His rise to power and radical views would stir controversy as he makes his rise in the world's oldest and largest religious institutions.

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