The most powerful man in history and take a drink every time an actual catholic is interviewed. Narrated by popular actor liam neeson, the series debuts sunday, march 11, 1011 p. The goal of the show, apparently, is to persuade viewers the. Cnns diverse nominations encompass news programming and interviews, original series, films and specials. Having come of age during the nazi invasion of his native poland, and keenly aware of the shortcomings of the vatican during world war ii, john paul ii. Cnn reporter bill weir appeared on new day thursday morning, ahead of the premiere of the networks documentary series, pope. The most powerful man in history cnn original series theme song by nick murray duration. You can catchup on the stories youve missed, go deeper and learn more about the stories that interest you with related coverage, and enjoy the most popular on demand shows. Cnnto learn more about how popes have influenced world events through the ages, watch the new cnn original series, pope. Catholic league president bill donohue comments on what he has learned about a cnn documentary on the papacy. Cnn documentary coming in 2018 about thepapacy discussion in one bread, one body catholic started by basil the great. Edt, and will air in that slot throughout its sixweek run, concluding sunday, april 15. The kennedys and the pope profiled in two new cnn original series.
Cnn has aired its first installment of cnns sixpart series, pope. Cnn uses documentary series the pope to push for open. Cnns upcoming series on the pope features the churchs. The most powerful man in history cnn creative marketing. From the trailers posted online, the documentary will feature comments by such distinguished persons as cardinal donald wuerl. Weir had just compiled a report focusing on pope francis and syrian refugees and, along with cohosts alisyn camerota and chris cuomo, seemed to agree that the seriesprovided the perfect platform to advocate for open borders.
Cnn series on papacy debuts sunday christian newswire. The catholic league for religious and civil rights is leery of cnns sixpart series, pope. Wim wenders pope francis a man of his word, a vatican coproduced documentary, will open in domestic theaters on may 18, 2018. Inspirational and despotic, feared and loved the power of the papacy has influenced millions of followers for centuries.
A man of his word shows the pontiff in a revealing interview, speaking without notes. The most powerful man in history, which debuted sunday. Cnn series gets it wrong on the crusades oped march 14, 2018 william donohue 5 comments. Get the latest on pope francis from rachel maddow, lawrence odonnell, chris hayes, chris matthews, al sharpton, joe scarborough.
The most powerful man in history recounts the earliest beginnings of the papacy, letting audiences peep inside the vatican to discover how popes have used their power to shape the course of world history. Fortunately, the premier episode of cnns sixpart series, pope. Reutersalessandro bianchi the history of the papacy will be the focus of a sixpart cnn series starting sunday that one scholar says will dispel some of the myths people believe about the roman catholic church. A boy who survived cancer got his wish when the pope kissed him. It promises to be a comprehensive account of the history of. The most powerful man in history airs sunday and is meant to explore the power and office of the papacy through a look at its historical and theological moorings. It promises to be a comprehensive account of the history of the papacy, covering such historical events as the origins of the catholic church, the legalization of christianity under constantine, the split between the catholic and orthodox churches, the crusades. The most powerful man in history tv series 2018 imdb.
New pope series on cnn profiles saints and blackguards. Looking at the imdb page for the limited series, the following major historical figures are. Cnn documentary coming in 2018 about thepapacy christian. Cnn will add five new documentary series on topics ranging from the pope to the kennedys to patty hearst to its 2018 schedule. The most powerful man in history, is nowhere near as bad as it could have been. Cnn series gets it wrong on the crusades oped eurasia. The point of all this is once again prove just how awful cnns ratings are so awful that filler programming, cheaply made documentaries about well worn subjects, like the pope and the kennedy family, are more popular on cnn than the unceasing lies and fake news spewed by jake tapper, wolf blitzer, anderson cooper, erin burnett, and don lemon.
Pope at midnight mass on christmas screenshotcnns sixpart series, pope. Response to cnn documentary on the pope catholic league. The most powerful man in history cnn provided episodes 101 and 104 is the same old, same old. Last saturday, cnn aired a documentary on pope benedict xvi that caught the eye of catholic league president bill donohue. Cnn series on papacy debuts sunday catholic league. This weekend the cnn television network will air a special report, what the pope knew. New york cns it may be slightly overproduced, but cnns new docuseries pope. Narrated by liam neeson and featuring commentary from some of the brightest minds in the world of religious studies, the series aims to teach us a bit. The sixpart docuseries explores how 12 apostles became 1.
In front sat the elderly and sick, many in wheelchairs. The most powerful man in history, debuts on march 11. Go inside the vatican to reveal how popes have used their power to shape the course of world history. Seven things you probably didnt know about the catholic church. Cnns series on the popes takes a shallow dive into papal. New pope series on cnn profiles saints and blackguards america. The last days of pope john paul ii the untold stories cnn duration. Pope francis news, video and community from msnbc jump to navigation. According to the writers of cnns new sixpart series pope.
Outstanding coverage of a breaking news story in a newscastcnn newsroom for cnn new york. Vaticanproduced pope francis documentary hits theaters in may. Cnn has done a great job with its series about the 1970s or the 80s. Use updown arrow keys to increase or decrease volume. Cnn is airing promos now about specials coming in the new year and one is entitled pope. Adventurous, provocative, smart and entertaining storytelling. In frederic tchengs masterful documentary, one enters the storied world that is the house of christian dior with a privileged, behindthescenes look at the creation of raf simons first dior haute couture collection as artistic director, a true labor of love by a dedicated. The sixpart part series, which will play sunday nights starting march 11, is subdivided into some novel plots of papal territory. Cnngo is a revolutionary newswatching experience that offers the live cnn broadcast with unprecedented features. Bishops waits under umbrellas before pope francis opens a catholic holy year, or jubilee, in st. The most powerful man in history, explores the apostle peters critical role in the formation of the catholic church. The most powerful man in history, commits sins of omission what is missing is a balancing look at all the good that has come from the existence of the church. If i were making a documentary film about the history of the catholic.
He comes into power during the height of the cold war and serves for nearly three decades, the second longest term in papal history. The most powerful man in history, from glass entertainment group and rearrange tv, is a sixpart cnn original series that goes inside the vatican to reveal the true power held by popes throughout the ages. The most powerful man in history is a cnn original series that goes inside the vatican to reveal the true power held by popes throughout the ages. Cnns pope series invites nitpicking, but has its merits. The kennedys and the pope profiled in two new cnn original. The first episode of cnns pope series, which aired on sunday, march 11, 2018, is titled how peter became the first pope that is fake news that is akin to having a documentary entitled how hillary became the first female president. Cnns appalling attack on the pope catholic culture. The global power called cnn explores global power of the pope. The cnn documentary, what the pope knew, which aired september 25, deserves a response.
The program begins with music and graphics that set the tone. The most powerful man in history will nonetheless intrigue, edify and challenge viewers. Cnns pope series invites nitpicking, but has its merits as well. It promises to be a comprehensive account of the history of the papacy, right up to the reforms of vatican ii. The most powerful man in history, the institution founded by christ to point the way to heaven is. Weir had just compiled a report focusing on pope francis and syrian refugees and, along with cohosts alisyn camerota and chris cuomo, seemed to agree that the seriesprovided the perfect platform to advocate for open. From the trailers posted online, the documentary will feature. Quite a few readers of america will know more going in than they will get from pope.