The stories about Catholics that Hollywood tells—and awards—has as much to do with what is happening with the church ...

As Pope Francis continues to recover from bronchitis in hospital, many have begun to wonder what the process would be if he ...

The Pope reached out, affectionately ran his fingers through my hair, then shook my hand, his handshake firm, hands warm. “Smile,” said the shutterbug who captured my father grinning, the Pope beaming ...

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Directed by Edward Berger and starring a sublime Ralph Fiennes as a reluctant candidate for the post of the Pope, Conclave is a visually stunning, taut political potboiler that delves into the ...

Discussing his Conclave nominations, Fiennes acknowledged that actors face “lots of bumps and bruises and disappointments” in the industry, making the positive recognition all the more ...

If you ever wondered whether the Vatican's corridors of power resemble a smoke-filled backroom poker game, Conclave confirms that suspicion—minus the cigars, plus a discreet vape or two.

Story: After the unexpected death of the Pope, Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is entrusted with the conclave, a highly confidential voting process that shall elect the new Pope. But the closed ...

Adapted from Robert Harris’s 2016 novel of the same name, Conclave takes us deep behind closed doors into the hallowed halls of the Vatican following the sudden death of the Pope. Contentious ...

Pope Crave even created a Charity Zine dedicated to the film. We spoke with Michael Jackman about solving problems, Conclave’s ability to draw a wide range of viewers, and all of the memes.