The Young Pope

The Young Pope

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

Genre: Drama

Cast:Jude LawDiane KeatonSilvio OrlandoJavier CámaraScott ShepherdCécile de FranceLudivine SagnierToni BertorelliJames CromwellIgnazio OlivaMarcello RomoloFrank GingerichAllison CaseOlivia MacklinDaniel VivianJanet Frances BainesArmando PizzutiGianluca Guidi


1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ Lenny, The American Pope

Tue, Oct 11, 2016

While Lenny Belardo begins his pontificate as Pius XIII, he calls on Sister Mary, his childhood guardian for help, and begins to familiarize himself with the Vatican.

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ Episode #1.2

Fri, Oct 21, 2016

Cardinal Voiello continues his investigations, while tensions arise between the Pope and Sister Mary.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ Episode #1.3

Fri, Oct 28, 2016

In the wake of the Pope's controversial homily, Sister Mary is thrust into the spotlight, and Voiello is determined to discover the Pope's weaknesses.

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ Episode #1.4

Fri, Oct 28, 2016

As Voiello continues his secret campaign against the Pope, he manipulates another into joining his plot, while the Pope himself reveals radical new plans for the Church.

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ Episode #1.5

Fri, Nov 4, 2016

The Pope takes an unscheduled trip away from the Vatican, Voiello has a crisis of conscience, and the Cardinals are finally given their audience with the pontiff.

6Season 1

S1.E6 ∙ Episode #1.6

Fri, Nov 4, 2016

Nine months after the Pope's ascension to power, the Church faces a financial crisis, there is joy for Esther, while Dussolier is put in a difficult position.

7Season 1

S1.E7 ∙ Episode #1.7

Fri, Nov 11, 2016

In the wake of a tragedy, Dussolier experiences doubt in his abilities, while the Pope begins to question his own decisions as a fresh plot against him emerges.

8Season 1

S1.E8 ∙ Episode #1.8

Fri, Nov 11, 2016

The Pope deals with his grief after experiencing a personal loss, and he travels to Africa where his eyes are opened to wider suffering.

9Season 1

S1.E9 ∙ Episode #1.9

Fri, Nov 18, 2016

While the Pope suffers another loss, Gutierrez struggles to gather evidence against Kurtwell.

10Season 1

S1.E10 ∙ Episode #1.10

Fri, Nov 18, 2016

As he deals with the Kurtwell case and the demands of Catholics, the Pope makes an important decision, while Sister Mary is given a new mission.