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Viewership Soars After Pope Francis's Passing

4/23/2025

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Pope Francis passed away on April 21 at the age of 88, igniting a dramatic 283% rise in viewership for the film "Conclave," which explores the papal selection process, jumping from 1.8 million to 6.9 million minutes. Meanwhile, "The Two Popes" experienced a staggering 417% increase in viewership, as a power struggle brews among cardinals ahead of the upcoming conclave.

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Pope Francis passed away on April 21 at the age of 88, igniting a dramatic 283% rise in viewership for the film "Conclave," which explores the papal selection process, jumping from 1.8 million to 6.9 million minutes. Meanwhile, "The Two Popes" experienced a staggering 417% increase in viewership, as a power struggle brews among cardinals ahead of the upcoming conclave.