: He tells the crowd they have "forgotten God" and demands that their hearts and minds be filled with Him 24 hours a day. He rejects modern concepts like free will, liberty, and emancipation, calling the pain of such "liberations" unbearable.
"God exists. And he isn't interested in us until we become interested in him—in him exclusively." "I don't know if you deserve me."
: Pius XIII explicitly states he has nothing to say to those who have "the slightest doubt," offering them only his "scorn and their wretchedness". : He tells the crowd they have "forgotten
: Lenny refuses to let his face be seen, appearing only as a silhouette against a bright light. He justifies this by citing enigmatic figures like J.D. Salinger , Stanley Kubrick , and Daft Punk , arguing that true allure comes from invisibility.
: This address contrasts sharply with a dream sequence in the first episode where he preached liberal reforms; instead, he presents himself as a uncompromising traditionalist. Significant Quotes from the Speech "What have we forgotten? We have forgotten God!" And he isn't interested in us until we
In the second episode of , Pope Pius XIII (Lenny Belardo) delivers his first public address to the faithful in St. Peter's Square. Moving away from the expected message of love and compassion, he delivers a harsh, demanding tirade that leaves the audience and the Vatican leadership in shock. Key Themes of the Address
The address ends abruptly when someone in the crowd points a green laser pointer at Lenny’s face, causing him to storm off just as a violent rainstorm begins. 'The Young Pope' Season 1, Episode 2 Recap Salinger , Stanley Kubrick , and Daft Punk
"You have to be closer to God than to each other. I am closer to God than I am to you."