Is Conclave based on a true story? The real-life inspiration behind the papal election movie

2024's "Conclave" is an Oscar-winning film about the election of a new pope. Is it based on a true story? And how much does ...
USA Today

Was this the fastest conclave in history? What to know after white smoke appears

White smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel just after 6 p.m. Vatican time (noon ET) on Thursday, May 8, signaling to the world that a new pope had been selected. The papal conclave to elect Pope Francis ...
Time

As the Conclave Concludes, Catholicism Is at a Crossroads

Balmer is a prize-winning historian, Emmy Award nominee, and religion professor at Dartmouth College. Cardinals attends the opening of the Conclave in the sistine Chapel on May 07, 2025 in Vatican ...
Chicago Tribune

What to know on the second day of the conclave to elect the next pope

VATICAN CITY — Cardinals are meeting in a secret, sacred conclave for a second day as they seek a new pontiff to follow Pope Francis. The conclave opened at the Vatican on Wednesday afternoon but a ...
The New York Times

Meet the Meme Maker Behind the Conclave’s Most Viral Moments

Susan Bin started a meme account last year after watching the papal film “Conclave.” Then the real thing happened. By Madison Malone Kircher How did you learn a new pope had been elected? Were you ...