PolitiFact’s occasional MovieFact feature reports on the accuracy of nonfiction films, typically comparing their details with historical events. “Conclave” is fictional, but we decided to examine what the movie gets right and wrong about the real process for choosing the next pope.

Rappler breaks down the demographics of the cardinal electors, including where they’re from and which pope appointed them

The College of Cardinals confirmed that 135 members are eligible to participate in the conclave, the Vatican announced, and they asked the faithful to accompany them in prayer as they prepare to elect the next pope.