# Where to watch Pope Leo XIII Being Seated Bestowing Blessing (1898) in the UK

> Pope Leo XIII Being Seated Bestowing Blessing (1898) is available to watch free in the UK on BFI Player. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1898  
**Runtime:** 1 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 5.3/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17T22:12:42.438Z)  

## Synopsis

Probably the first video of a Pope: Leo XIII sits in his chair with guards and attendants, then blesses the viewers.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [BFI Player](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/325498-pope-leo-xiii-being-seated-bestowing-blessing/watch?locale=GB)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Pope Leo XIII Being Seated Bestowing Blessing for free in the UK?**

Pope Leo XIII Being Seated Bestowing Blessing (1898) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on BFI Player in the United Kingdom.

**Is Pope Leo XIII Being Seated Bestowing Blessing on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Pope Leo XIII Being Seated Bestowing Blessing is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/325498/pope-leo-xiii-being-seated-bestowing-blessing-1898
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/lru6dm0DVpqac4IWlJhXb8Qd1Qs.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/325498/pope-leo-xiii-being-seated-bestowing-blessing-1898.json

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