"the Young Pope" Episode #1.9(2016) Apr 2026

In the penultimate episode of The Young Pope , Lenny Belardo (Pope Pius XIII) navigates the death of his mentor, Cardinal Spencer, and the culmination of the Kurtwell investigation, marking a thematic shift toward emotional vulnerability and personal reconciliation. While Cardinal Gutierrez succeeds in securing evidence to expose Archbishop Kurtwell, the episode highlights Lenny's evolution from a detached leader to a paternal figure, ultimately initiating his search for his biological parents. Read a full recap of the episode on Culturess . The Young Pope Episode 9 Recap: The Secrets are Out