The short-lived pope whose radical Franciscan humility threatens the Vatican elite.
The episode ends with Francis II’s sudden death—implied to be an assassination—and a comatose Lenny Belardo moving his finger for the first time. The New Pope : Season 1 Episode 1
Introduced briefly as the potential moderate replacement for the next conclave. Viewing Guide & Highlights The New Pope Review: Season 1 Episode 1 - Tell-Tale TV The New Pope : Season 1 Episode 1