Pope Leo XIV (played by Tom Conti) is a protagonist in Saving Grace.
The protagonist and newly elected Pope who, longing for ordinary life, travels incognito to the impoverished village of Montepetra to rebuild a dilapidated aqueduct and restore community self-sufficiency. Ciolino (played by Edward James Olmos) appears in Saving Grace.
The primary antagonist and leader of local thugs who exploits the village's poverty, actively sabotaging the Pope's efforts to keep the community dependent on outside control and illicit networks.
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Characters
Pope Leo XIV
(played by Tom Conti) — protagonist
The protagonist and newly elected Pope who, longing for ordinary life, travels incognito to the impoverished village of Montepetra to rebuild a dilapidated aqueduct and restore community self-sufficie...
Ciolino
(played by Edward James Olmos) — supporting
The primary antagonist and leader of local thugs who exploits the village's poverty, actively sabotaging the Pope's efforts to keep the community dependent on outside control and illicit networks.
Key Relationships
Pope Leo XIV → Ciolino
(Conflict Arch Enemy)
Story Analysis
A newly elected Pope travels incognito to an impoverished village to rebuild an aqueduct and restore community self-sufficiency against local exploitation.
