We’re continuing our Papal Ponderings Watchalong series with a two HBO series that reshaped the way we view the Papacy. First we look at Jude Law in The Young Pope (2016), then move along to John Malkovich in The New Pope (2020).

In this series, we’re looking at Catholicism in the media over the past two decades from its scandals and front page stories to its steamy fictions and wily figures. We began this series around the release of Conclave, a 2024 film released in late October, which should be leaving theaters for PVOD and streaming soon. Conclave has already been nominated for a few awards, including a Golden Globe, and it is expected to receive attention for the Oscars as well.

We hope that you enjoy today’s episode, and you will find the below you’ll find our list of the series we discussed today, the movies from last week, and what we’re discussing on the next episode.

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Further Readings:

— Pew Research Center (2024) – '75% of U.S. Catholics See Pope Francis Favorably'

— Oregon Live – 'The Young Pope' review: You may need the patience of a saint to watch

— Catholic Stand – ‘HBOs “The Young Pope” is Absurdity Masquerading as Art’ 

— Crux Now – 'Vatican newspaper chimes in, finally, on ‘The Young Pope’' —

Intro Song: “BIBLICAL SENSE”

Composer: Mark Richard Ford, Stephen Metcalfe

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Outro Song: “Benedicte Domino”

Composers: Ralph Allwood

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