The Young Pope

Total Seasons :1Total Episodes : 10

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.

Episodes(10)

1. First Episode (1)

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

Air Date : 2016-10-21

2. First Episode (2)

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

Air Date : 2016-10-21

3. Second Episode

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.

Air Date : 2016-10-28

4. Third Episode

Believing 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.

Air Date : 2016-10-28

5. Fourth Episode

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

Air Date : 2016-11-04

6. Fifth Episode

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

Air Date : 2016-11-04

7. Sixth Episode

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

Air Date : 2016-11-11

8. Seventh Episode

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.

Air Date : 2016-11-11