Synopsis
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
Season 11
First Episode (1)Newly elected Pope Pius XIII, a.k.a. Lenny Belardo, defies Vatican expectations as he begins his reign.57m2
First Episode (2)Lenny sets down the ground rules for his first speech at St. Peter's. Cardinal Spencer spurns an olive branch.58m3
Second 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.59m4
Third 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.56m5
Fourth EpisodeLenny enjoys a night away from the Vatican with a childhood friend, whilst Voiello has a crisis of conscience when an opportunity presents itself.57m6
Fifth EpisodeNine months into Lenny's papacy, he gives his first audience to the Italian prime minister. Dussolier carries out a controversial edict.57m7
Sixth 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.48m8
Seventh 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.59m9
Eighth 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.59m10
Ninth EpisodePope Pius XIII prepares to reveal himself publicly for the first time in a pastoral visit to Venice, but not before settling some scores.62m
First Episode (1)Newly elected Pope Pius XIII, a.k.a. Lenny Belardo, defies Vatican expectations as he begins his reign.57m2First Episode (2)Lenny sets down the ground rules for his first speech at St. Peter's. Cardinal Spencer spurns an olive branch.58m3Second 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.59m4Third 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.56m5Fourth EpisodeLenny enjoys a night away from the Vatican with a childhood friend, whilst Voiello has a crisis of conscience when an opportunity presents itself.57m6Fifth EpisodeNine months into Lenny's papacy, he gives his first audience to the Italian prime minister. Dussolier carries out a controversial edict.57m7Sixth 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.48m8Seventh 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.59m9Eighth 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.59m10Ninth EpisodePope Pius XIII prepares to reveal himself publicly for the first time in a pastoral visit to Venice, but not before settling some scores.62mCast
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