The Young Pope

Overview

Lenny Belardo, the youngest and inaugural American Pope, faces the daunting task of defining his papacy while maneuvering through the intricate power dynamics of the enigmatic Vatican. As he confronts traditional expectations and personal beliefs, Lenny's unconventional approach challenges the status quo, revealing the complexities of faith and authority within the Church. His journey is marked by ambition, intrigue, and personal struggles, as he strives to forge his own path in a world cloaked in secrecy and tradition.

Episodes

• 1
  

  First Episode (1)

  Title: Episode One Plot: As the newly appointed Pope Pius XIII, also known as Lenny Belardo, he surprises the Vatican with his unconventional approa...

  Oct 21, 2016
• 2
  

  First Episode (2)

  Lenny establishes the guidelines for his inaugural speech at St. Peter's, aiming to make a strong impression. Meanwhile, Cardinal Spencer rejects his ...

  Oct 21, 2016
• 3
  

  Second Episode

  Title: Episode Two Plot: Following his first address, Lenny asserts his independence, drawing ire from certain factions within the Vatican. Despite t...

  Oct 28, 2016
• 4
  

  Third Episode

  Title: Episode Three Plot: Cardinal Secretary of State Voiello is convinced that the key to toppling Lenny's papacy lies in scandal. To achieve this,...

  Oct 28, 2016
• 5
  

  Fourth Episode

  Lenny relishes a much-needed evening outside the Vatican, spending quality time with a friend from his youth. Meanwhile, Voiello grapples with a moral...

  Nov 04, 2016
• 6
  

  Fifth Episode

  Nine months after Lenny's election as pope, he meets with the Italian prime minister for his inaugural audience. Meanwhile, Dussolier enacts a content...

  Nov 04, 2016
• 7
  

  Sixth Episode

  Title: Episode Six Plot: Haunted by a recent disaster, Dussollier feels the weight of guilt and makes his way back to Honduras. As Lenny’s follow...

  Nov 11, 2016
• 8
  

  Seventh Episode

  Title: Episode Seven Plot: Struggling with the grief of a recent loss, Pope Pius XIII impulsively decides to journey to Africa. During his visit, he ...

  Nov 11, 2016
• 9
  

  Eighth Episode

  Title: Eighth Episode Plot: Gutierrez is feeling downcast after his unsuccessful attempts to gather incriminating evidence against Cardinal Kurtwel...

  Nov 18, 2016
• 10
  

  Ninth Episode

  Pope Pius XIII is set to make his first public appearance during a pastoral visit to Venice, but not without addressing some lingering issues first.

  Nov 18, 2016