The Young Pope (Season 1)

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.

  • Poster for First Episode (1)

    First Episode (1) 7.1

    Air date: 2016-10-21

    Runtime: 58 min

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

  • Poster for First Episode (2)

    First Episode (2) 7.8

    Air date: 2016-10-21

    Runtime: 62 min

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

  • Poster for Second Episode

    Second Episode 7.4

    Air date: 2016-10-28

    Runtime: 61 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for Third Episode

    Third Episode 7.3

    Air date: 2016-10-28

    Runtime: 61 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for Fourth Episode

    Fourth Episode 7.2

    Air date: 2016-11-04

    Runtime: 57 min

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

  • Poster for Fifth Episode

    Fifth Episode 7.0

    Air date: 2016-11-04

    Runtime: 61 min

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

  • Poster for Sixth Episode

    Sixth Episode 7.0

    Air date: 2016-11-11

    Runtime: 52 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for Seventh Episode

    Seventh Episode 7.0

    Air date: 2016-11-11

    Runtime: 62 min

    Overview: 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.

  • Poster for Eighth Episode

    Eighth Episode 8.1

    Air date: 2016-11-18

    Runtime: 60 min

    Overview: Gutierrez 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.

  • Poster for Ninth Episode

    Ninth Episode 8.2

    Air date: 2016-11-18

    Runtime: 65 min

    Overview: Pope 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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