But what is a conclave, and where did this ritual begin? The institution of the conclave is the formal process by which a pope is elected. As cardinals cast their secret ballots, they partake in a ...

While Conclave captures much of the Vatican’s traditions with impressive detail, several key moments take creative liberties. The film does an excellent job of portraying the secrecy ...

Edward Berger, the director of Conclave, has called the film glimpse a confluence of power, faith, and the human condition. The film gives a peek into a centuries-old ritual which is both deeply ...

Sacred traditions and time-honoured rituals of the Vatican are elevated ... What is perhaps more unexpected is how funny Conclave is. Restrained forms of physical comedy accompany the most ancient ...

Fiennes plays Cardinal Lawrence, who organizes the conclave of cardinals responsible ... And the contrast between that and this great edifice of ritual and pomp and power and wealth of the Church ...

Conclave' screenwriter Peter Straughan talks about the movie's relevance and the reason for the nuns' silence throughout the ...