After being appointed Pope, Lenny Belardo must navigate the political hallways of Vatican City. However, the new Pope shocks the Vatican with his desire to reject both publicity and the liberal philosophy of his predecessor. As a new type of awkward arrives to the Vatican in dreams and reality, the staff is facing personal and systemic critiques.
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.
The Young Pope - Series 1, Episode 1 Synopsis and Schedule