US EditionReal-life Cardinals reportedly watched 'Conclave' for guidance before voting for new Pope
- Following Pope Francis's death on April 21, 2025, 133 cardinals convened in the Sistine Chapel to elect his successor through a secret conclave process.
- The conclave followed the official announcement of Pope Francis's death due to a cerebral stroke and cardiocirculatory collapse, prompting the need for a new leader.
- Several cardinals reportedly watched the 2024 film Conclave, considered a remarkably accurate and helpful portrayal of papal election procedures, to inform and prepare for the voting.
- Conclave's viewership surged 283% after Pope Francis's death, with 6.9 million minutes streamed by April 21, and critics praised its exploration of Church politics and faith.
- After two days and several inconclusive votes, Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected pope on May 8, taking the name Pope Leo XIV, succeeding Pope Francis as the spiritual leader of 1.3 billion Catholics.
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Conclave Movie Serves As Guidance For Cardinals Voting For Next Pope
Before entering the papal electionsto pick the next pope, several Catholic cardinals reportedly watched the film Conclave, starring Ralph Fiennes, to get a sense of the traditions and political undercurrents of the process.
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