‘Conclave’ screenwriter stands by movie after Megyn Kelly criticism: ‘I don’t think the film is anti-Catholic’

'Conclave' examines power. Stanley Tucci explores why you'd want it

The film looks at the backstabbing intrigue that undermines elections even among the holiest constituents — such as Catholic cardinals.

Megyn Kelly Slams Golden Globes Awarded Film As "Most Disgusting Anti-Catholic Film" - The American Tribune.com

Conservative commentator Megyn Kelly recently sounded off on the movie “Conclave,” which received a slew of nominations at the Golden Globes awards and is expected to receive critical acclaim at the Academy Awards.  Kelly slammed the film as “the most disgusting anti-Catholic film I have seen in a long time,” revealing the nature of its plot. As background, “Conclave,” which is based on the novel by Robert Harris, depicts and intense power strug…

'Conclave' Screenwriter Responds To Megyn Kelly's Viral Rant About Movie

Peter Straughan dismissed the former Fox News host's allegation that "Conclave" is “anti-Catholic," defending the film’s message.

'Conclave' Screenwriter Reacts to Megyn Kelly Calling the Film 'Anti-Catholic': 'I Don't Think' So

'Conclave' screenwriter Peter Straughan, after winning at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 5, addressed Megyn Kelly's recent criticism of the film as 'anti-Catholic.'

'Conclave' writer responds to Megyn Kelly blasting movie as 'anti-Catholic': 'I stand by it'

"I feel the message is the church always having to re-find its spiritual core," said the Golden Globe winner.Kevin Mazur/Getty; Courtesy of Focus Features; Dia Dipasupil/Getty Peter Straughan; Ralph Fiennes in 'Conclave'; and Megyn KellyHot off his 2025 Golden Globes win, Peter Straughan is sharing his response to Megyn Kelly's "disgusted" review of Conclave.On Sunday, the former Fox News anchor shared her thoughts on the BAFTA-nominated film wi…