The Young Pope is 'not wildly inaccurate', says HBO chief

A television series starring Jude Law as Pope will premiere this Autumn

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The HBO programming chief has said that the new television programme about the life of a fictional Pope is not entirely unrealistic.

When questioned by Patheos blogger Kate O'Hare about the Catholic Church's portrayal in the new mini series 'The Young Pope', HBO official Casey Bloys said: "I am guessing there is some creative license, but it’s not wildly inaccurate".

The series – premiering on Sky Atlantic in October in the UK – follows the life of Pope Pius XIII (Jude Law) who is struggling with his papal responsibilities.

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