3 Things Christians Should Know about the Controversial Movie ‘Conclave’

Cardinal Lawrence is a thoughtful and serious man who has the weight of the world on his shoulders. His close, dear friend — the Pope, the leader of the Catholic Church — has died unexpectedly of a heart attack. Lawrence looked up to him not only as a spiritual guide but as a trusted confidant. They shared countless meals. They had deep conversations. And they viewed the church and the world through a similar lens.And now Lawrence, the dean of the church’s 103 Cardinals, is responsible for leading the closed-door conclave that will choose the late Pope’s successor.On the surface, a conclave sounds simple — even straightforward: the first cardinal to receive support from two-thirds of his peers is elected Pope. But with factions, hidden agendas and long-standing rivalries, it’s anything but simple. The more liberal cardinals wish to continue the leftward direction of the former Pope. The conservative cardinals are pushing for a dramatic course correction. And we haven’t even mentioned the simmering scandals and swirling rumors that threaten to derail the process just as it appears to be nearing its conclusion.Will Cardinal Lawrence and his fellow electors ever reach a consensus?The movie Conclave (PG) made headlines in recent months when it received eight Oscar nominations, winning one for Best Screenplay. But when it landed on Prime Video the same week that Pope Francis died, interest in the film soared, pushing it to No. 1 on the streaming platform.Here are three things Christians should know about the film:Warning: spoilers ahead!Photo Credit: ©Focus Features
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