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6. The Show’s Inspired By a Real Pope

Although Pope Pius XIII is a fictional character, he was inspired by none other than former Pope Benedict XVI. When the show’s creator discovered Benedict enjoyed a cigarette or two after Mass, he knew they had to add this trait to Law’s character. The actor called it a “wonderful detail” that added much more depth to the series.

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