The Young Pope

In the wake of Pius's homily, multiple factions within the Vatican bond together, trying to seek anything they can find on their new pope. Lenny plans to bring forth a new resurgence of conservative Christianity as his former mentor, Cardinal Spencer, struggles with Cardinal Voiello over their inability to control the new Pope. Lenny forces Voiello to reveal that liberal forces in the College of Cardinals blocked Spencer's election as Pope, resulting in an agreement between the two men to use Lenny as a puppet to control the Papacy. When Lenny threatens to excommunicate Voiello, the liberal cardinal is forced to swear loyalty to him. Later, a chance encounter with Esther, the wife of a Pontifical Swiss Guard, leads to Lenny having a seizure in her presence. Lenny agrees to a press conference, making his counselor Sister Mary read a short statement.

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#2 #3

Well, now you got yourself a young Spencer.

#4

I believe the Holy Spirit breathed.

#5

My address regards You.

#6

Your Excellency, can I race my toy cars on the carpet?

#7

They're all asking, "what is the Cardinal Secretary of State doing?"

#8 #9

The charges of the child-abuse are detailed and embarrassing

#10

Holy Father, the press is begging for a photo of you.

#11

As a result, I no longer need you.

#12 #13

To expect a devoted and adoring crowd to ponder the enigma

#14 #15

True, but not because I want to be in the spotlight.

#16

and instead he offers only unsettling comments.

#17

And that's what I ask of you: time and patience.

#18

- The boy has become a man. - He's the father now.

#19 #20

to reiterate my infallibility

#21 #22

Did all those years you spend studying with me

#23

it's not some marketing strategy.

#24

I don't work with nine-year-old boys.

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I think I perceived it.

#30 #31

All right, let's get started.

#32

When, Holy Father?

#33

I suggest you recover as soon as possible your legendary,

#34

Tell me right now, or what you've seen so far will be nothing

#35

you were supposed to be the Pope of compromise.

#36 #37

Your Eminence,

#38 #39 #40

That's what priests do.

#41 #42

Fear or tolerance?

#43 #44 #45 #46

It requires a great overarching vision, I imagine.

#47

But a whole liquor store full does.

#48

What do you want me to say?

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