The New Pope

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/the-new-pope

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the series creator and director?Paolo Sorrentino
2. What is the production companies?The Apartment Pictures, Wildside, Haut et Court TV, Mediapro
3. What is "The New Pope" about?It is a TV show that follows two popes, an old one and a new one, in a fancy world. The show looks at power, faith, and how the media talks about the Vatican.
4. Who plays the new pope in the show?John Malkovich plays the new pope, John Paul III, who is more traditional and careful than the old pope.

Pontificate: The period of time a pope serves as the head of the Catholic Church.
Satirical Commentary: The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to expose and criticize people's stupidity or vices.
Transnational Production: A project involving collaboration and resources from multiple countries.
Media Influence: The impact of news, social media, and other forms of communication on public perception and behavior.