Picking the Pope
Cardinals Watch ‘Conclave’ Pre-Conclave!!!
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Published May 7, 2025 8:55 AM PDT
Pope Francis‘ death means the church needs to hold a conclave … and, ’cause it’s been more than a decade since the last one, some are looking to an Oscar-winning movie for a refresher.
According to Politico, a few Cardinals in the church are sitting down and watching “Conclave” starring Ralph Fiennes, Isabella Rossellini and Stanley Tucci … just to pick up a few pointers before the real thing kicks off.
The last conclave was held in 2013, when Pope Francis was chosen after two days and multiple ballots … and, many clerics in the church now were appointed by Francis — and took no part in that event.
It’s unclear if the movie is really helping anyone before the real thing … but, we suppose it’s better than nothing!
All 133 voting cardinals gather for a special mass before the start of the conclave Wednesday, praying for guidance as they choose the next head of the church.
Pope Francis passed away last month from a stroke and irreversible heart failure … just hours after he met United States Vice President J.D. Vance.
Voting on his successor begins later today … and, while we don’t think Ralph Fiennes is going to win this time around, who’s to say!
