POPE FRANCIS' LAST BATTLES

Just a few years ago, Pope Francis was still galvanizing the crowds. Elected in March 2013, the Argentinian Jorge Mario Bergoglio brought new blood to the Vatican.

Has the “Pope of the Peripheries” fulfilled the promises of change so hoped by some and so feared by others? During his pontificate, the Bishope of Rome had to face an increasing number of adversaries who were determined to secure his succession. Who were these opponants, and what did they hold against him? Did they have the final say, or did Pope Francis manage to keep a few cards up his sleeve? 

As Pope Francis's death in April 2025 gave way to a full-blown sucession battle in the Vatican, this film takes us deep into the Apostolic Palaces to unravel the dynamics of power.