Until a few years ago, Pope Francis was a crowd-pleaser. Elected in March 2013, the Argentinian Jorge Mario Bergoglio brought new blood to the Vatican.
But what is the situation today for the “Pope of the Peripheries”? Has he fulfilled the promises of change so hoped for by some and so feared by others? Today, the Bishop of Rome continues to face an increasing number of adversaries: men and circles determined to prepare his succession. Who are these opponents, and what do they blame Pope Francis for? Will they have the last word or does Pope Francis still have a few tricks up his sleeve?
This film takes us into the heart of the apostolic palaces to decipher the dynamics of power. And while the pope has just passed away, a veritable war of succession is brewing in the Vatican.
Direction: Constance Colonna-Cesari
Production: Artline Films & NACNE for France Télévisions & LCP-Assemblée Nationale