The screenwriter of “Conclave” is defending the Golden Globe-winning film from criticism by Megyn Kelly, saying it’s not “anti-Catholic.”



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

Conservative pundit tore into the religious drama over the weekend, calling it ‘anti-Catholic’

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Conclave writer hits back at Megyn Kelly calling movie ‘repulsive’ and ‘disgusting’

The screenwriter of “Conclave” is defending the Golden Globe-winning film from criticism by Megyn Kelly, saying it’s not “anti-Catholic.” “I don’t think the film is anti-Catholic. I was brought up Catholic. I was an altar boy,” Peter Straughan told Variety on Sunday after winning the award for best screenplay at the Golden Globes in Los Angeles.  Although…

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After "Conclave" screenwriter Peter Straughan earned the Golden Globe for best screenplay, he addressed Megyn Kelly's viral rant about the film.

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‘Conclave’ Screenwriter Defends Film Amid Megyn Kelly’s Claims It’s ‘Anti-Catholic’: ‘I Stand By It’

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

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

Not everyone is a fan of Conclave. Last Sunday Megyn Kelly, a lifelong Catholic, took to X/Twitter to rant about the Catholic-themed thriller, and stated that watching it was a “huge mistake.” Last night, after the movie won Best Adapted Screenplay at the Golden Globes, screenwriter Peter Straughan addressed Kelly’s comments. The writer spoke to Variety after his win, and while he didn’t check Kelly’s rant first-hand, he had a lot to say about h…

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'I stand by it': 'Conclave' screenwriter claps back at Megyn Kelly's ‘anti-Catholic’ accusation after Golden Globe win

'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.'

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

The conservative pundit not only called the award-winning film “anti-Catholic”—she also spoiled the surprise ending.

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Megyn Kelly’s Unhinged Rant Denounced by ‘Conclave’ Writer

London. The film Conclave, starring the consecrated British actor Ralph Fiennes, reflects on faith and power.

Londres. El filme Cónclave, protagonizado por el consagrado actor británico Ralph Fiennes, reflexiona sobre la fe y el poder.

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"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…

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

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