Doubt vs. Certainty in “Conclave”

Fr. Matt and Fr. Brian discuss Conclave (2024), particularly whether it accurately portrays this unique aspect of the Church’s life—the election of a new pope. They also look at how the film depicts the relationship between faith and doubt. Finally, they discuss the film’s twist ending. Editor’s note: This episode was recorded before Pope Francis’ illness and death and is being released as the world prepares for the real-life conclave to elect his successor.
(0:27) Fr. Brian and Fr. Matt begin by discussion some of the movies they’ve seen recently, including Gladiator II (2024), a sequel to…