Who is The Pope in The Pope's Exorcist?

Head of the Catholic Church who falls ill researching the abbey, orders Amorth's mission.

Who plays The Pope in The Pope's Exorcist?

The Pope is played by Franco Nero.

The Pope's abilities include spiritual leadership, historical research, administrative command, diplomatic authority, moral guidance.

The Pope has 5 mapped relationships in The Pope's Exorcist. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

The Pope — Power Subordinate — Father Gabriele Amorth (Russell Crowe)
Hierarchical command relationship where the Pontiff delegates critical missions.

The Pope personally orders Amorth to investigate the abbey and later falls ill while researching its historical documents.
The Pope — Power Superior — Cardinal Sullivan (Ryan O'Grady)
Administrative hierarchy within the Vatican's judicial structure.

Sullivan operates as the head of the Church tribunal under the Vatican's authority but challenges traditional beliefs regarding demonic existence.
The Pope — Power Superior — Bishop Lumumba (Cornell John)
Ecclesiastical chain of command supporting institutional stability.

Lumumba serves on the tribunal headed by Sullivan and eventually assumes leadership roles as the Church adapts to supernatural threats.
The Pope — Meta Church Adversary — Asmodeus (Ralph Ineson)
Historical and spiritual rivalry between ancient evil and modern leadership.

Asmodeus states he wants to infiltrate and destroy the Church, while the Pope falls ill while reading historical documents about the abbey linked to t...
The Pope — Social Follower — Julia (Alex Essoe)
Distant hierarchical influence on civilian spiritual healing.

The Pope's decision to send Amorth indirectly guides Julia's spiritual recovery and the abbey's eventual reconsecration by the Vatican.