The Two Popes (2019)

What is The Two Popes about?

“Inspired by true events.”

Frustrated with the direction of the church, Cardinal Bergoglio requests permission to retire in 2012 from Pope Benedict. Instead, facing scandal and self-doubt, the introspective Pope Benedict summons his harshest critic and future successor to Rome to reveal a secret that would shake the foundations of the Catholic Church.

Director

Fernando Meirelles

Starring

Jonathan Pryce, Anthony Hopkins, Juan Minujín, Luis Gnecco, Cristina Banegas, María Ucedo

The Two Popes trailer

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• NetflixYes, streaming
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