Catholic cardinals gathering in the Sistine Chapel to choose a new pope have reportedly watched the 2024 movie Conclave on Prime Video to understand the selection process. The film, which received eight Oscar nominations, offers a detailed look at the rounds of voting that occur during a conclave. Many of the cardinals involved in this week's conclave have little experience with Vatican politics, making the movie a helpful research tool. The real-life conclave began following Pope Francis's death, coinciding with the release of the movie on Prime Video.
Source: https://consequence.net/2025/05/cardinals-watching-conclave-picking-pope/