Edward Berger's Oscar-winning film 'Conclave' has re-entered the cultural conversation following Pope Francis' death. The 2024 film feels prescient considering the upcoming conclave – something ...

Conclave's Black Smoke Resembles Failed Deliberation During the conclave, the cardinals' first vote is cast to narrow down their options among candidates who might best lead the Church.

Early this spring, at the height of conclave mania, an old photo made the rounds on social media: two cardinals lighting up. Dressed in black cassocks and red zucchettos, they held their cigarettes ...

Even before the conclave gathered in Rome, White had an idea Pope Leo XIV may be the pick. “I was laughed off by many people,” he said. “Even by some bishops!” ...

Tonight the castle was lit up like a movie set with klieg lights and scores of Cinecittà extras vamping as cardinals. Conclave II might be a good name for the would-be film.