While the new Pope, who hasn’t been consoled since the tragic death of his brother continues to feel he’s profoundly alone for a lifetime, Pius XIII makes an appearance, but only to be seen by Voiello. Besides bringing the long-loved character Lenny Bernardo (Jude Law) back to the Vatican, the last episode also shed light on issues such as religious fanaticism, terrorism and crippling politics within the Holy See. In the end, Pius XIII’s last act was his humblest, and therefore his greatest. It offers an incisive — though… The intense episode showcased the rise of the young Pope while the new Pope John Paul III (John Malkovich) chose to step down to follow his dreams. The show traces the reign of Pope Pius XIII (Jude Law), a radical, authoritarian, newly elected pontiff. On August 4, 1903, the College of Cardinals in Vatican City elects Cardinal Giuseppe Sarto as the new Pope after the lengthy illness and death of Pope Leo XIII. He chooses the name Pius X, and leads the Catholic Church until his death in 1914. The latest episode sees a major flip in Voiello’s character, owing to the death of his only and dear friend Girolamo. The New, New, New Pope If you’re keeping track, Pius XIII’s death and John Paul III’s retirement means that the Vatican needs another new pope.