So you saw ‘Conclave’ the movie. Here’s what it got right – and wrong – about real-life conclaves

Conclave Gets a Fact-Check

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, thanks to Hollywood. Conclave the film, a 2024 political thriller that has seen renewed interest in the wake of...

The film treats the gravity of a papal election with respect and accurately portrays many rituals and contemporary problems facing the Catholic Church

By HOLLY MEYER Speculation about a conclave—the process for electing a new pope—is almost a tradition. But for the one that will take place after the death of Pope Francis, the number of self-proclaimed experts has increased thanks to Hollywood. “Conclave,” the film, is a thriller set in 2024 that introduced many laypeople to the ancient selection process, with its arcane rules and grand ceremony, albeit with a cinematic twist filled with palace…

Here's what the movie 'Conclave' got right – and wrong – about process to elect a pope

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 thanks to Hollywood. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “Conclave” the film, a moody 2024 political thriller, introduced many laypeople to the ancient selection process with its arcane rules an…

“Conclave” film’s depiction of papal election mostly accurate, experts say

"Conclave" treats the gravity of a papal election with respect and accurately portrays many rituals and contemporary problems facing today’s Catholic Church. But Vatican experts warn the movie doesn’t get everything right.

What ’Conclave’ the movie got right — and wrong — about real-life conclaves

"Conclave" the film, a political thriller, introduced laypeople to the ancient selection process with its arcane rules and grand ceremony