Depending
on any number of variables, the Pope is either the best loved, or most reviled
man in the world. As spiritual Leader for over 1 billion Roman Catholics, he
holds an incredible amount of power. The person sitting on the Papal throne has
not always been as popular as the incumbent Pope Francis, and over the years
there have been abuses of power, but the Pope speaks to the masses, to the
elite of the world, and to Presidents and Kings.
Starting
Sunday, March 11, 10:00 pm ET/PT a docuseries about this powerful personage
premiers on CNN. POPE: The Most Powerful
Man in History which takes a
closer look at early Christianity, and what it actually means to be Pope. The
series explores some of the most impactful moments in history including schisms
within the Catholic Church, the creation, commission, and cost of some of the
world’s most iconic and beloved religious works of art during the Renaissance,
and the Reformation that paved the way for reflection and reform.
And to make this series even more interesting, at least for
those of us who like to travel, there is a contest starting this week with the
prize being a trip to Rome, a trip which includes a visit to the Vatican, where
much of the intrigue of the Papacy happens, and where priceless works of art
are on display.
Synopsis: POPE: The Most Powerful Man in History explores the truth about the one
world leader who is neither politician nor general – but commands the attention
of both. For more than 2000 years, the head of the Roman Catholic Church has
wielded unimaginable influence – shaping the world and our daily lives in
surprising ways. Now, combining never-before-seen footage, exclusive
interviews, and dramatic recreations, this upcoming six-part television series
focuses on the men who have held this unique and complicated position, and
reveals the unexpected true stories from the Vatican’s past. The series also delves into the important
historical moments that forever changed the Catholic Church – from the
foundations of the Reformation to the origins of a new religious order within
Catholicism – the Jesuits. The series premieres on Sunday, March 11 on CNN.
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Read the PRESS RELEASE and enter to win the trip of a lifetime:
LOS ANGELES -
March 2, 2018
– History buffs, travel enthusiasts, and
anyone who has ever dreamed of visiting (or revisiting) one of the most iconic
cities in the world will have a chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime trip to
Rome. Inspired by the upcoming
television premiere of Pope: The Most Powerful
Man In History, contestants can vie for the opportunity to win by visiting
the website: www.myvaticanvacation.com. Giveaway begins March 8 and ends on April 15.
The
winner of the giveaway will receive the following:
·
Airfare
and five nights of hotel accommodations for two in Rome.
·
A
$500 gift card.
·
A
rare and private tour of The Vatican.
The
Vatican is home to some of the greatest works of art including The Pieta, Raphael’s Transfiguration, Leonardo Da Vinci’s St. Jerome In The Wilderness, the statue
of Apollo Belvedere, and a painting of The Last Judgement by Michelangelo, located inside The Sistine
Chapel. The Sistine Chapel is famous
throughout the world as the location where The College of Cardinals from The
Roman Catholic Church, meet when a new Pope has to be elected.
Narrated by Liam Neeson,
Pope: The Most Powerful Man in History, is a six-part CNN Original Series that
explores how 12 apostles became 1.2 billion Catholics today, linking recent
news events surrounding the Vatican with their unexpected origins.
“Ever since a man, claiming to be
the Son of God, was nailed to a wooden cross over 2000 years ago, the Catholic
religion has had a huge and profound influence and impact on our society,"
said Neeson. "As an amateur scholar myself, I was delighted to learn more
about this by narrating a series that sheds a detailed light on how the Popes,
past and present, and the Catholic Church came to be a prevailing force through
fair means and foul, and along the way inspired some of the world’s greatest
works of art.”
The series’ debut episode, “The
Rise of the Pope,” examines the origins of the papacy and how Catholicism,
against all odds, spread throughout Europe.
Pope:
The Most Powerful Man in History, will premiere Sunday, March 11 on CNN.
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