The Young Pope - Season 1 Episode 1

Season 1 Episode 1

First Episode (1)

57m ·★ 7.7 ·France · FR· Sky Atlantic

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

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Episodes

S01E0121 Oct 1657m

First Episode (1)

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

S01E0221 Oct 1658m

First Episode (2)

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

S01E0328 Oct 1659m

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.

S01E0428 Oct 1656m

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.

S01E054 Nov 1657m

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.

S01E064 Nov 1657m

Fifth Episode

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

S01E0711 Nov 1648m

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.

S01E0811 Nov 1659m

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.