US EditionWhat Did the New Pope Do While Waiting for the Conclave? He Watched the Conclave Movie, of Course — Oh, and It Turns Out He's a Gamer
- Robert Prevost, a 69-year-old Chicago native and recent cardinal, was elected Pope Leo XIV after four conclave voting rounds in 2023.
- His election followed his increasing prominence after Pope Francis's death and was surprising given historical doubts about an American pope.
- Before entering the conclave, Pope Leo engaged in normal activities such as playing word games and watching the 2024 film Conclave, which dramatizes papal elections.
- His brother John Prevost shared that they have a routine of playing Wordle first, followed by a game of Words with Friends during their calls.
- Pope Leo is expected to lead the Vatican centrist and not far left, with his expertise in canon law appealing to traditionalists, while emphasizing pastoral service.
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Pope Leo XIV Watched 'Conclave' Before Election, Brother Reveals
Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, reportedly watched the 2024 film Conclave prior to his election as the first American pope. His brother, John Prevost, shared that the film served as a light-hearted preparation for the serious responsibilities ahead. In an interview, John recounted a conversation with his brother before the conclave. He joked, asking if Robert had watched Conclave “so you know how to behave,” to which Robe…
Pope Leo XIV watched 'Conclave' before cardinals voted him as the new pope
Pope Leo XIV's brother revealed that the religious leader saw the Oscar-winning drama hours before cardinals elected him. Focus Features / Courtesy Everett Collection; Simone Risoluti/Vatican Media/Vatican Pool/Getty Ralph Fiennes in 'Conclave'; American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost presides over first Holy Mass as Pope Leo XIV in the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City, Vatican, on May 9, 2025Key PointsPope Leo XIV's brother revealed that he wat…
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