The Young PopeMiniseriesSeason 1 · 2016 · 10 episodesEpisodes1First Episode (1)Newly elected Pope Pius XIII, a.k.a. Lenny Belardo, defies Vatican expectations as he begins his reign.2First Episode (2)Lenny sets down the ground rules for his first speech at St. Peter's. Cardinal Spencer spurns an olive branch.3Second 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.4Third 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.5Fourth EpisodeLenny enjoys a night away from the Vatican with a childhood friend, whilst Voiello has a crisis of conscience when an opportunity presents itself.6Fifth EpisodeNine months into Lenny's papacy, he gives his first audience to the Italian prime minister. Dussolier carries out a controversial edict.7Sixth EpisodeDussollier blames himself after a tragedy and returns to Honduras. With Lenny's supporters dwindling, he questions whether his papacy is coming to an end.8Seventh 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.9Eighth 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.10Ninth EpisodePope Pius XIII prepares to reveal himself publicly for the first time in a pastoral visit to Venice, but not before settling some scores.
