The Young Pope
“His religion is revolution.”
Lenny Belardo, the youngest and first American Pope in the history of the Church, must establish his new papacy and navigate the power struggles of the closed, secretive Vatican.
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Seasons
1.First Episode (1)
7.021-10-201657mNewly elected Pope Pius XIII, a.k.a. Lenny Belardo, defies Vatican expectations as he begins his reign.
2.First Episode (2)
7.921-10-201658mLenny sets down the ground rules for his first speech at St. Peter's. Cardinal Spencer spurns an olive branch.
3.Second Episode
7.528-10-201659mAfter his inaugural speech makes it clear that he will not be manipulated, Lenny makes enemies within the Vatican. However, he gains one ardent follower.
4.Third Episode
7.528-10-201656mBelieving that the only way to end Lenny's papacy is to involve him in a scandal, Cardinal Secretary of State Voiello blackmails Ester to seduce the pontiff.
5.Fourth Episode
7.204-11-201657mLenny enjoys a night away from the Vatican with a childhood friend, whilst Voiello has a crisis of conscience when an opportunity presents itself.
6.Fifth Episode
6.904-11-201657mNine months into Lenny's papacy, he gives his first audience to the Italian prime minister. Dussolier carries out a controversial edict.
7.Sixth Episode
7.011-11-201648mDussollier blames himself after a tragedy and returns to Honduras. With Lenny's supporters dwindling, he questions whether his papacy is coming to an end.
8.Seventh Episode
6.911-11-201659mReeling from a personal loss, Pope Pius XIII makes an impulsive decision to visit Africa, meeting a revered missionary who stirs mixed feelings inside him.
9.Eighth Episode
8.218-11-201659mGutierrez is dejected by his failure to find evidence against Cardinal Kurtwell, but a new witness may be able to give him what he is looking for.
10.Ninth Episode
8.418-11-201662mPope Pius XIII prepares to reveal himself publicly for the first time in a pastoral visit to Venice, but not before settling some scores.
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