The Young Pope

Newly elected Pope Pius XIII settles in at the Vatican to begin his reign; Cardinal Voiello mistakenly believes Lenny will follow his lead on policy and protocol; the new pope flies in Sister Mary to serve as his chief advisor.

The Vatican's marketing director receives a surprise directive as Lenny prepares for his first public appearance; Sister Mary catches up with Lenny's childhood friend; Lenny reaches out to Cardinal Spencer.

Voiello considers his options; Sister Mary outlines the pope's policy toward questions and concerns from the media; Spencer is encouraged to accept Lenny's offer; Ester receives a summons to meet her pontiff.

A rural shepherd appeals to the Vatican to recognize his miracle-working stigmata; Lenny councils a nun with an ill sister; a threat from Voiello tests Ester's devotion to the pope; Lenny makes a bold decision regarding a sex abuse case.

Voiello orchestrates a scandalous scenario designed to cripple the pope; Lenny decamps with Andrew Dussolier; Pius XIII decides to address the College of Cardinals in the Sistine Chapel.

Lenny meets with the Italian prime minister; Cardinal Gutierrez reluctantly moves out of the Vatican for his new assignment abroad; Dussolier assumes his new duties; Voiello is questioned about Tonino; Ester's miracle comes true.