Television Episode

WGR11332, Who Was Pope Benedict XV?

12/5/2018

(Program 11332)
Matthew Bunson

When the Conclave elected Giocomo della Chiesa to be the 258th pope of the Catholic Church, they knew they were getting a diplomat.

But, could this new pontiff bring resolution to the warring factions of the First World War? Who was the man, what were the challenges he faced, and what mark did he make on the history of the Church and the world?

AIRDATES & TIMES:
December 5, 2018 11:00 am – 11:30 am US/Eastern