There can only be one pope in the delightfully preposterous 'Conclave'
Wednesday, 23 April 2025 () Pope Francis' death not only led to an outpouring of remembrances. It also unleashed a new wave of memes from the Oscar-nominated movie Conclave. It tells a very fun and very fictional story of the secretive process by which a pope is replaced. It's a twisty political thriller, it's a tense jury drama, and it's got some strong commentary on the state of the Catholic Church. Conclave stars Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, and Isabella Rossellini, and it's available to rent or stream at home.
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Pope Francis, the first Latin American and Jesuit leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88, the Vatican announced Monday. His death comes just a day after he made a public appearance on Easter Sunday, addressing over 35,000 worshippers from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica....
In a historic moment following the death of Pope Francis, the Vatican has sealed the Apostolic Palace using traditional red wax seals, marking the official closure of the papal residence. Though Pope..
Pope Francis has died at age 88 after battling double pneumonia and other health complications. The Vatican confirmed his death and has begun the sacred transition process. A conclave of 137 cardinals..
Wednesday, 23 April 2025 ()
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