The New Pope | Season 1 | Episode 9

Episode 9

TV-MA | 1 HR 7 MIN

A historic meeting of the minds occurs in the wake of a hostage situation as the future of the Church hangs in the balance.

Series premiere. With Pope Pius XIII in a coma, Cardinal Voiello makes an unpredictable move during the deadlocked papal conclave.

Voiello, Guiterrez, Assente, Aguirre and Sofia make a trip to the UK to appeal to the alluring but fragile Sir John Brannox.

Brannox reflects on his past before taking on the role of Supreme Pontiff and Ester meets a widower who offers a financial solution.

Following an audience with Marilyn Manson, Brannox decides to pay a visit to Pius XIII.

A terrorist act prompts an unconventional response from the pope and a sudden change in Pius XIII's condition transfixes the public.

Brannox agrees to a live televised interview and Voiello ties up loose ends while Sofia learns about her husband's activities.

A miracle occurs in Venice and Brannox admits a hard truth while Sofia seeks Voiello's council.

Brannox and Sofia share an intimate moment while Voiello is called upon for help and mourns a loss.

A historic meeting of the minds occurs in the wake of a hostage situation as the future of the Church hangs in the balance.