Conclave 2024 Catholic Review. Rooted in this negativity, the film centers around the idea that there is no certainty in the church, that uncertainty is in fact a good thing. More than a billion catholics throughout the world await its decision.

To get a true sense of what it would be like to be a catholic cardinal in a conclave — as one who is frequently on the margins of long, fraught ecclesiastical gatherings — long. Conclave combines exceptional acting with a compelling narrative to contrast servant leadership with the lust for power.