"You have to be closer to God than to each other. I am closer to God than I am to you."

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

: 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!"

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