The Young Pope

Miniseries

TV-MA
80%87%
The beginning of the pontificate of Lenny Belardo, alias Pius XIII, the first American Pope in history.

10 Episodes

  • First Episode (1)
    E1
    First Episode (1)Newly elected Pope Pius XIII, a.k.a. Lenny Belardo, defies Vatican expectations as he begins his reign.
  • First Episode (2)
    E2
    First Episode (2)As relentless and unpredictable, Pius XIII continues to impose its choice. Voiello worries about positions that could jeopardize diplomatic relations and, tarnish the image of the Catholic Church itself. Pius XIII visits his mentor, Cardinal Spencer. Pius XIII asked him to help him govern and to accept the post of prefect of the Congregation of the Clergy.
  • Second Episode
    E3
    Second EpisodeAfter his inaugural speech makes it clear that he will not be manipulated, Lenny makes enemies within the Vatican. However, he gains one ardent follower.
  • Third Episode
    E4
    Third EpisodeBelieving 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.
  • Fourth Episode
    E5
    Fourth EpisodeLenny rejects the suggestion of Esther's proximity, which violates Voiello's plans on the basis of a sexual scandal to remove him. Lenny reveals that he has long known all the secrets, including Voiello, Gutierrez and Tommaso. The Papal tiara is delivered to the Vatican, and Lenny finally turns to the cardinals.
  • Fifth Episode
    E6
    Fifth EpisodeNine months into Lenny's papacy, he gives his first audience to the Italian prime minister. Dussolier carries out a controversial edict.
  • Sixth Episode
    E7
    Sixth EpisodeVoiello and Dussolier are desperate to make Lenny see the scale of the catastrophe caused by his actions. Sister Mary takes decisive steps to save the Church, which makes a deep impression on Voiello. Lenny is shocked and excited about the prospect of a reunion with his parents. The Cardinals make a deal with Spencer, who is talking heart to heart with Lenny. Dussolier makes his own decision about his life, which leads to tragic consequences.
  • Seventh Episode
    E8
    Seventh EpisodeReeling from a personal loss, Pope Pius XIII makes an impulsive decision to visit Africa, meeting a revered missionary who stirs mixed feelings inside him.
  • Eighth Episode
    E9
    Eighth EpisodeGutierrez 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.
  • Ninth Episode
    E10
    Ninth EpisodePope Pius XIII prepares to reveal himself publicly for the first time in a pastoral visit to Venice, but not before settling some scores.

Cast of Miniseries

  • Jude LawLenny Belardo / Pope Pius XIII
  • Diane KeatonSister Mary
  • Silvio OrlandoCardinal Voiello
  • Javier CámaraCardinal Gutierrez
  • Scott ShepherdCardinal Dussolier
  • Cécile de FranceSofia Dubois
  • Ludivine SagnierEsther Aubry
  • Toni BertorelliCardinal Caltanissetta
  • James CromwellCardinal Michael Spencer

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