A melodramatic potboiler about a young priest’s journey from inexperienced curate to high-ranking member of the Roman Catholic Church. The narrative dates quite a bit, but as a period piece, it has its charms.

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A melodramatic potboiler about a young priest’s journey from inexperienced curate to high-ranking member of the Roman Catholic Church. The narrative dates quite a bit, but as a period piece, it has its charms.
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