A monk who never wanted power.
A pope thrust into the chaos of a collapsing world.
A man who rebuilt Rome with prayer, courage, and sheer holiness.
In this gripping 3-part biography, discover the astonishing life of Blessed Urban V—the quiet Benedictine who rose from the rugged hills of southern France to the throne of St. Peter at one of the most dangerous moments in Church history. From mystical encounters in the silence of monastic nights, to facing down mercenary warlords with nothing but his voice, to restoring the ruined basilicas of Rome stone by stone, Urban’s story is one of resilience, faith, and breathtaking spiritual depth.
Walk with him through political intrigues, broken kingdoms, desperate emperors, and the near-fall of Christendom. Witness the hidden battles inside his soul—the longing for the monastery he left behind, the fiery courage that emerged when the Church was under threat, and the extraordinary strength he drew from prayer in his darkest moments.
This is not just the story of a pope.
This is the story of a man who tried to heal the world.
If you love dramatic Catholic history, powerful storytelling, and deeply moving tales of heroic sanctity, this is one of the most unforgettable episodes you will ever hear.