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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.
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Checked Sep 5, 2026
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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.
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Episode 1
Newly elected Pope Pius XIII, a.k.a. Lenny Belardo, defies Vatican expectations as he begins his reign.
Directed by Paolo SorrentinoWritten by Paolo SorrentinoGuest stars Daniel Vivian, Sebastian Roché, Ignazio Oliva, Marcello Romolo, Ramón García, Nicoletta Cefaly, Allison Case, Riku Takeda
Episode 2
Lenny sets down the ground rules for his first speech at St. Peter's. Cardinal Spencer spurns an olive branch.
Directed by Paolo SorrentinoWritten by Paolo SorrentinoGuest stars Sebastian Roché
Episode 3
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.
Directed by Paolo SorrentinoWritten by Stefano Rulli, Paolo Sorrentino
Episode 4
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.
Directed by Paolo SorrentinoWritten by Stefano Rulli, Paolo Sorrentino
Episode 5
Lenny enjoys a night away from the Vatican with a childhood friend, whilst Voiello has a crisis of conscience when an opportunity presents itself.
Directed by Paolo SorrentinoWritten by Paolo Sorrentino
Episode 6
Nine months into Lenny's papacy, he gives his first audience to the Italian prime minister. Dussolier carries out a controversial edict.
Directed by Paolo SorrentinoWritten by Paolo SorrentinoGuest stars Sebastian Roché, Guy Boyd, Chiara Mocci, Sean Campbell
Episode 7
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.
Directed by Paolo SorrentinoWritten by Tony Grisoni, Paolo SorrentinoGuest stars Sebastian Roché, Guy Boyd, Kika Georgiou, Yuliya Snigir
Episode 8
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.
Directed by Paolo SorrentinoWritten by Tony Grisoni, Paolo SorrentinoGuest stars Sebastian Roché, Guy Boyd
Episode 9
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.
Directed by Paolo SorrentinoWritten by Umberto Contarello, Paolo SorrentinoGuest stars Guy Boyd, Patrick Mitchell, Alex Esola
Episode 10
Pope Pius XIII prepares to reveal himself publicly for the first time in a pastoral visit to Venice, but not before settling some scores.
Directed by Paolo SorrentinoWritten by Umberto Contarello, Paolo SorrentinoGuest stars Alex Esola
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
Jude LawLenny Belardo / Pope Pius XIII
Diane KeatonSister Mary
Silvio OrlandoCardinal Voiello
Javier CámaraCardinal Gutierrez
Scott ShepherdCardinal Dussolier
Cécile de FranceSofia Dubois
Ludivine SagnierEsther Aubry
Toni BertorelliCardinal Caltanissetta
Sky AtlanticItaly
MediaproSpain
WildsideItaly
Haut et CourtFrance
