The Good Pope: Pope John XXIII

The Good Pope: Pope John XXIII (Italian: Il Papa Buono) is an Italian television production based on the real life of Pope John XXIII, born Angelo Roncalli, who led the Roman Catholic Church from 1958 to 1963. Directed by Ricky Tognazzi and written with Simona Izzo, the two-part biographical drama follows Roncalli's path from humble origins to the papacy and the legacy he left by convening the Second Vatican Council. Made for Canale 5, it emphasizes his humanist character and the warmth toward ordinary people that earned him the affectionate nickname of the good pope. The international cast includes Roberto Citran and Mehmet Günsür.