Speculation surrounding a conclave to elect a pope is a time-honored tradition. But for the impending conclave following the death of Pope Francis, the ranks of armchair Vatican experts have swelled ...

If you were a member of the College of Cardinals, and a new movie came out about the process whereby you and your fellow cardinals elect a new pope, wouldn't you watch it? Yes, yes, you likely would.

Edward Berger’s “Conclave” had perfect timing. That’s probably what a lot of people thought on Thursday after the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, was ...

Speculation surrounding a conclave to elect a new pope is a time-honored tradition. But for the impending contenders following the death of Pope Francis, the ranks of armchair Vatican experts have ...

"Conclave" has soared in popularity since the pope's death, so we wanted to look at what's real and what is a Hollywood interpretation. Watch the trailer for the movie "Conclave" in the player above.

Editor’s Note: A previous version of this story was published in November 2024. “Conclave,” the Academy Award-winning film directed by Edward Berger and starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, Isabella ...

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As the Vatican prepares for the election of a new pope, many around the world are doing their own preparations — by watching a movie about it. After news of Pope Francis’ death broke Monday, the film ...