Amid the conclave gathering to elect a new pope, some Catholic cardinals are reportedly watching the film "Conclave" on Prime Video to familiarize themselves with the election process. The movie, directed by Edward Berger, has been commended for its accurate portrayal of the intricate voting procedures. With many cardinals not having prior experience in conclaves, the film serves as a valuable resource. The real-life deliberations commenced shortly after the passing of Pope Francis, coinciding with the film's release, highlighting its relevance during this transitional period for the church.
As any lazy high school senior knows, there's no need to read The Great Gatsby if you can just watch the movie.
the film is seen as remarkably accurate even by cardinals, said the cleric, making it a helpful research tool, especially at a time when so many of the conclave participants have little experience of Vatican politics and protocol.
Director Edward Berger's behind-the-scenes look at the selection of a pope received eight Oscar nominations for star Ralph Fiennes' thoughtful performance and its detail-rich depiction of the rounds of voting that take place.
The real-life conclave began Wednesday, May 7th, following Pope Francis's death on April 21st - just hours before Conclave the movie began streaming on Prime Video.
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