The New Pope

Following his sudden heart attack, Pope Pius XIII lies in a coma; as the threat of terrorism and the potential risks of Pius' idolatry loom, Secretary of State Cardinal Voiello makes a hasty move that throws the church into even greater chaos.

Voiello flies to England to convince Braddox to run as Pope. But Braddox is a difficult man, devoured by secrets.

Voiello's persuasiveness has worked. Sir John accepts the candidature and leaves for the Vatican. Everything seems to be going according to plan, but the Secretary of State couldn't have predicted the moves undertaken by Cardinal Spalletta.

John Paul III travels to Venice to visit Pius XIII. Meanwhile, a tragedy in Lourdes calls for the presence of the new Pope.

Attracted by the star system, John Paul III meets actress Sharon Stone. An interview that gives the Pope new ideas. Meanwhile, the relationship between the Pontiff and Sofia is becoming deeper and deeper.

A confrontation with Spalletta leads Brannox to deliver some unwelcome news to Voiello. Sofia learns what her husband has been keeping from her. Voiello ties up loose ends. Ester expands her business and takes drastic action when she is met with opposition. Brannox agrees to a live televised interview that asks him to delve into his past.