The Young Pope

The beginning of the pontificate of Lenny Belardo, alias Pius XIII, the first American Pope in history.

2016 HD 65min TV-MA Italy Italian

Paolo Sorrentino Jude Law Diane Keaton Silvio Orlando Cécile de France Scott Shepherd Javier Cámara Ludivine Sagnier Toni Bertorelli James Cromwell

Drama

religion god conspiracy vatican pope catholic church

S1E1 - First Episode (1) 2016-10-21

Newly elected Pope Pius XIII, a.k.a. Lenny Belardo, defies Vatican expectations as he begins his reign.

S1E2 - First Episode (2) 2016-10-21

Lenny sets down the ground rules for his first speech at St. Peters. Cardinal Spencer spurns an olive branch.

S1E3 - Second Episode 2016-10-28

After his inaugural speech makes it clear that he will not be manipulated, Lenny makes enemies within the Vatican. However, he gains one ardent follower.

S1E4 - Third Episode 2016-10-28

Believing that the only way to end Lennys papacy is to involve him in a scandal, Cardinal Secretary of State Voiello blackmails Ester to seduce the pontiff.

S1E5 - Fourth Episode 2016-11-04

Lenny enjoys a night away from the Vatican with a childhood friend, whilst Voiello has a crisis of conscience when an opportunity presents itself.

S1E6 - Fifth Episode 2016-11-04

Nine months into Lennys papacy, he gives his first audience to the Italian prime minister. Dussolier carries out a controversial edict.

S1E7 - Sixth Episode 2016-11-11

Dussollier blames himself after a tragedy and returns to Honduras. With Lennys supporters dwindling, he questions whether his papacy is coming to an end.

S1E8 - Seventh Episode 2016-11-11

Reeling from a personal loss, Pope Pius XIII makes an impulsive decision to visit Africa, meeting a revered missionary who stirs mixed feelings inside him.