The Man from Rome

It was my mistake.

His death was not your fault.

We knew others who died tragically.

But he was one of us.

We all make mistakes.

No.

Father Silva believed in saving man

here on earth.

I provided the wood for his coffin.

I got there too late.

What happened in Rio...

was bad luck.

Father Silva is dead.

Is that just bad luck?

One day I will pay for what I've done.

When that day comes, God will judge you

as He judges all of us.

Now... receive my absolution.

In nomine Patris et Filli

et spiritus sancti.

Amen.

THE MAN FROM ROME

SEVILLE, SPAIN

I am here.

Yes, may God's will be done.

Hello.

Anybody here?

Father Ferro?

VATICAN CITY

Sorry to wake you, Father Arregui.

Is this our hacker, Father Cooey?

He's using thrust-and-parry moves to probe the firewall.

He's no rookie.

He hasn't able to penetrate, but he's eluded our purge attempts.

This hacker is good.

Freaking good.

Source.

Not trackable, the signal is bouncing through hundreds of proxy servers

and then the trace route dies.

He's retooling.

I can't stop him.

Penetrating inner security.

He's in.

What the devil is he looking for?

VATICAN CITY THE POPE'S CHAMBER

Many immigrants have been transferred to Lombardy, Veneto,

Piedmont, Lazio, Campania...

"In Seville,

merchants threaten the church of Our Lady of the Tears

and she kills to defend herself.

I implore your Holiness

to stand up against those

who pray for the most humble sheep in your flock."

Shut down.

Shut down now!

Power back up.

Any damages, keyloggers?

He broke into VO1A.

VO1A. The Holy Father's computer.

Left a message.

Run a root diagnostic.

Get me Monsignor Spada.

-Eminence, something has happened. -Yes?

-I'll keep you informed. -Meet me tomorrow morning.

Yeah.

I'll be there.

Excuse me, Monsignor.

His Eminence, Cardinal Iwaszkiewicz, has arrived.

Eminenza.

Are you aware of what's happening in Seville?

With due respect, Eminenza,

I delivered that report to your office, the Holy Office, personally.

Holy Office? My brother in Christ,

the Inquisition ended over a hundred years ago.

-Forgive me, I meant to say... -"La Congregazione".

It's the Congregation.

La Congregazione, that's right.

I hope your devotion to fixing

the Church's most sensitive issues is not wavering, is it?

Unwavering, Eminenza.

And how are you going to manage this... hacker business?

Expediently, Eminenza.

His Holiness has requested the direct intervention

of the Istituto.

So... he has...

So he has...

Monsignor.

Sit if you wish.

Laudeatur Jesus Christus, Eminenza.

It hasn't been so long, Father Quart.

The Vatican Computer Network has been compromised.

This message appeared on the Pope's personal computer.

A church in Seville that...

kills to defend herself.

Yes, over the last two months, a city architect and...

Archbishop Corvo's personal secretary

died in that church.

The church is to be demolished.

So we cannot allow this to turn into

a media circus about a killer church.

Una chiesa assassina.

We're sending you to Seville to investigate this...

unfortunate death,

to write a report and find out what's going on with that church.

It's Holy Father's will.

Which is God's will.

God's will indeed.

Our top cyber security expert will be at your disposal.

-You mean Cooey. -Yes.

-Any questions? -Your Eminences are aware that...

I don't enjoy the sympathies of the Archbishop of Seville.

A point clearly made by your scathing report of...

security breaches when the Holy Father visited there.

Archbishop Corvo is a man of the Church

and put aside his personal dislikes for the higher good.

We'll inform you of your assignment out of courtesy.

In the meantime you're dispensed of your vow of obedience

and are free to use whatever means necessary.

Legitimate means.

Legitimate means.

Above all you must conduct this investigation

with utmost discretion.

And remain neutral.

I'm here to help.

Thank you.

So what is Archbishop Corvo's position on all this?

Corvo already forged an agreement with a bank

that wants to develop the land where the church sits.

It's a huge project. No land, no project.

Unbelievable.

The church's patron family has invoked age-old rights

to stop demolition.

It's a standoff.

Why the Istituto, Monsignor?

Why me? Seems a bit...

Tame?

Yeah.

At any other time we would never get involved on a local turf war.

Even the hacker business is a small matter.

But with these fanatics sniffing out every opportunity

to undermine this Pope,

the situation of Seville could get blown out of proportion.

-Iwaszkiewicz and company. -Yeah.

They wax nostalgic for the Inquisition.

-What's Iwaszkiewicz's agenda? -To be Pope.

Does he stand a chance?

Many voting Cardinals share his conservative views.

He's already positioning himself for the next Conclave.

-Could be a long way off, no? -Popes can retire or...

die unexpectedly.

Iwaszkiewicz knows we stand in his way, he's demanding loyalty.

Loyalty?

Mafia caliber loyalty.

We've done his dirty work, he's already gained influence at our expense.

Iwaszkiewicz will use any pretext to take control of the Istituto.

You watch he'll start a fire and then he'll put it out.

And that way, his Eminence can play arsonist and...

firefighter.

It's...

It's a pretty brilliant plan actually.

And the clock is ticking.

That's why I need my best man for this job in Seville.

You understand, Father Quart?

-I follow my orders, Monsignor. -Yeah.

So I want you to come back with a report this thick

and show that figlio di puttana that we know our business

and he better not mess with us.

Understood.

SEVILLE, SPAIN

This is the Santa Cruz project.

A complex of buildings built in this historical neighborhood.

A unique investment opportunity.

Our president, Don Octavio Machuca

and the Cartujano Bank's team are proud to be

the major developers of this shining star for Seville.

Our independent auditor, Mr. Iker

can answer any financial questions you may have.

Thank you, thank you. Thank you for coming.

Too complicated, Pencho.

And with that feud with the wife over the church...

But the numbers, forget my wife.

The numbers are great and that's what matters.

The numbers do look good, I can't figure out how.

A little more enthusiasm would have helped, Don Octavio.

Some shareholders are still on the fence.

Or hoping you fall flat on your face to be more exact.

I'm keeping my enthusiasm at bay.

Frankly there are still major obstacles, the church...

The church isn't an issue anymore.

It's a death trap, demolition is imminent.

Not an issue? Then why is Rome sending a priest to investigate?

To avoid scandal.

An old Vatican bureaucrat will shuffle in to close the investigation

as quickly as he can so he can enjoy the glorious food in Seville.

Really?

The Mayor is on board along with the Heritage Council.

This project benefits everyone.

Everyone? What about Balaguer?

-He wasn't buying it. -I'll handle Balaguer.

Like you handled your wife?