'Conclave' movie offers insight into real papal process: What it got right and wrong

I saw 'Conclave' in theaters 5 times. Here's why Gen Z was so obsessed with it — and the real thing.

Cardinals attending the opening of this year's conclave.Vatican Media/Vatican Pool - Corbis/Corbis via Getty ImagesGen Z's intrigue with the papal conclave surged because they'd had a juicy primer in the film "Conclave."The movie offered a fictional glimpse into the secretive papal selection process."Conclave" became a box-office hit, resonating with Gen Z's love for drama and exclusivity.I have a confession.I saw "Conclave," the movie, five tim…

Pius vs. Innocent - First Things

While waiting for news from the real-life conclave, the editors re-watch the 2024 feature film Conclave and the 2017 HBO series The Young Pope. Then they air their hopes and anxieties about the papal election. Dan Hitchens and special guest Matthew Schmitz join Julia Yost. The conversation is embedded below. For your long-term convenience, follow us on SoundCloud or subscribe via Apple Podcasts or Spotify. The post Pius vs. Innocent appeared fi…

Cardinals watched ‘Conclave’ to prepare for real Vatican vote

“Some have watched it in the cinema,” one cleric involved said, adding that the movie accurately portrays how the conclave works.

What ‘Conclave’ gets right — and wrong — about papal politics

The movie “Conclave” delves into the intricacies of papal politics and the election of a new pope, but how accurate is it in portraying the Vatican's inner workings?

Some cardinals watched 'Conclave' for research

Edward Berger's 2024 film "Conclave" is getting a lot of viewership because of the ongoing papal election, including from the actual cardinals who are casting ballots.

'Conclave': Is the film faithful to reality?

Edward Berger's thriller portrays a relentless and twist-filled campaign to elect the new pope, with some deviations from the practices and rules of conclaves.