In Venice, a papal doctor and his wife struggle to care for their sick son and witness a miracle. Pius XIII's (Jude Law) devotees grow resigned and change course. An attack on Vatican soil shakes Brannox (John Malkovich) to his core and prompts him to admit a hard truth to Gutierrez (Javier Cámara). Sofia (Cécile de France) comes to Voiello (Silvio Orlando) for advice on how to handle the pope.

Written by Paolo Sorrentino Umberto Contrarello and Stefano Bises; directed by Paolo Sorrentino.