Secrets of the Conclave

A hushed, reverent peek behind Vatican walls, balancing ritual and real political tension with intimate testimony.

Directed by

Elena Mortelliti

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle, Leo XIV, Timothy Radcliffe, O. P.

Tagline

Featuring unseen footage and with exclusive access to the Vatican, this is the inside story of the papal conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV, told by the cardinals who were there.

Overview

Following the death of Pope Francis, 135 cardinals enter the Vatican in total secrecy to pray, maneuver, and vote among themselves as both electors and candidates in an ancient ritual that determines the future of the Catholic Church.

How it feels

Earnest, tense and warm. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Faith, power, politics, trauma

Content

Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.

Note

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