The New Pope : Season 1 Episode 1 May 2026

Introduced briefly as the potential moderate replacement for the next conclave. Viewing Guide & Highlights The New Pope Review: Season 1 Episode 1 - Tell-Tale TV

In the series premiere of The New Pope (the follow-up to The Young Pope ), the Vatican is thrown into chaos as Pope Pius XIII remains in a coma. This guide covers the key events, characters, and stylistic choices from Season 1, Episode 1. The New Pope : Season 1 Episode 1

Nine months after his sudden heart attack, (Lenny Belardo) remains comatose, while a cult of followers gathers outside his hospital, treating him as a living saint. Worried about the rise of "Pius-idolatry," the Vatican’s Secretary of State, Cardinal Voiello , moves to elect a new pope. Introduced briefly as the potential moderate replacement for

The short-lived pope whose radical Franciscan humility threatens the Vatican elite. Nine months after his sudden heart attack, (Lenny

The shadowy Ambassador of the Holy See who provides "expository clarity" and is linked to Francis II’s sudden demise.