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The Young Pope

The Young Pope

His religion is revolution.

20167.71 Season10 EpisodesEnded

Overview

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.

Created by Tony Grisoni
Written by Peppe Fiore, Matteo Menduni
Produced by Jude Law, Ben Jackson
NetworksSky Atlantic

Top Cast

Jude Law

Jude Law

Lenny Belardo / Pope Pius XIII

Diane Keaton

Diane Keaton

Sister Mary

Silvio Orlando

Silvio Orlando

Cardinal Voiello

Javier Cámara

Javier Cámara

Cardinal Gutierrez

Scott Shepherd

Scott Shepherd

Cardinal Dussolier

Cécile de France

Cécile de France

Sofia Dubois

Ludivine Sagnier

Ludivine Sagnier

Esther Aubry

Toni Bertorelli

Toni Bertorelli

Cardinal Caltanissetta

James Cromwell

James Cromwell

Cardinal Michael Spencer

Themes & Keywords

vatican (holy see)popegodconspiracyreligionroman catholic church

About The Young Pope

The Young Pope is a drama series that first aired in 2016 exploring themes of vatican (holy see), pope, god, conspiracy, religion, roman catholic church. Created by Tony Grisoni, it stars Jude Law, Diane Keaton, Silvio Orlando. 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.

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