Year: 2019
Runtime: 90 mins
Language: German
Director: Christoph Röhl
The film explores the papacy of Joseph Ratzinger, known as Pope Benedict XVI, and the challenges he faced. Seeking to restore the Church's strength, his leadership instead led to a period of crisis, particularly regarding widespread revelations of abuse by clergy. Documentary filmmaker Christoph Röhl examines Ratzinger’s past to understand his conservative approach, while powerful testimonies reveal how the Church addressed the crimes committed by its priests, both on a large and smaller scale.
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