Papal election in ‘Conclave’ is “very accurate”, say experts: “It gets a lot of details right”

How accurate is Conclave? What the film gets right about search for new Pope

The film, which stars Ralph Fiennes, has enjoyed a surge in popularity since the death of Pope Francis

Why the film "Conclave" is climbing the charts after Pope Francis' death and sparking interest in how a new pontiff is picked

The Oscar-winning film "Conclave" has become a surprise streaming hit amid renewed curiosity about the Vatican's inner workings.

How does a papal conclave work? People are turning to this Oscar-winning film to find out

As the Vatican prepares for the election of a new pope, many around the world are doing their own preparations — by watching a movie about it.  After news of Pope Francis’ death broke Monday, the film “Conclave” had a viewership boost across streaming platforms it was available to watch on, according to Luminate, an entertainment data analytics company.   Edward Berger’s drama, which won the Oscar this year for best adapted screenplay, goes behi…

Cardinal Woelki knows the Pope's election from two perspectives: one from the point of view of real life and the one of the Oscar-winning thriller "Conclave". Especially when it comes to what is done, fiction differs from reality, he says.

In 2024 the thriller "Conclave" ran in the cinema. One of the spectators was Cardinal Woelki - who now elects the next Pope. He talks about differences between reality and fiction.

How Does ‘Conclave’ Line Up With the Current Papal Succession Process?

During a real-life conclave, voting cardinals are cut off from the world, with no access to televisions, phones, computers, or newspapers.