The series stars as Lenny Belardo, the newly elected Pope Pius XIII—the first American pope in history. At just 47, he was elevated by a College of Cardinals who falsely assumed a young, inexperienced candidate would be a puppet easily manipulated by the established political machine.
The American nun who raised Lenny in an orphanage. He brings her directly into the Vatican to act as his most trusted chief adviser, instantly drawing the ire of the established power structure. The Young Pope - Epi...
In a massive pivot from modern religious figures, Lenny decides that the Catholic Church has become too accessible and accommodating. He enforces a strategy of extreme invisibility and mystery. He refuses to allow his face to be used on any merchandise, orders that his official photographs not be taken, and delivers his first terrifying homily on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica completely shrouded in shadow. He believes that making the Church hard to find will make the faithful crave it more. Inner Turmoil & Faith The series stars as Lenny Belardo, the newly
is an acclaimed 10-episode drama series created and directed by Academy Award winner Paolo Sorrentino for HBO, Sky, and Canal+. He brings her directly into the Vatican to
Instead, Lenny proves to be an fiercely independent, arrogant, and highly conservative pontiff who shakes the foundations of the Vatican. 🔑 Key Character Dynamics