The Young Pope | Season 1 | Episode 2

Episode 2

TV-MA | 58 MIN

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

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

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

Voiello and Spencer consider their options as the Vatican deals with the fallout from Lenny's speech.

Ester is torn between a threat from Voiello and her devotion to the new pope.

Voiello orchestrates a scandalous scenario. The pope addresses the Cardinals in the Sistine Chapel.

Lenny has a contentious first meeting with the Italian prime minister. Ester's miracle comes true.

Voiello ponders new and familiar scenarios to take down Lenny. Dussolier longs for Honduras.

Lenny and Sister Mary cope with a loss. Sofia suggests a first trip abroad by the young pope.

Gutierrez investigates an archbishop's misconduct despite threats of blackmail against the pope.

The young pope changes his travel plans and policy. Sister Mary takes on a new role.