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Cardinal O'Malley Slams 'Conclave' for Distorting Papal Election

4/25/2025

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Cardinal Sean Patrick O'Malley condemned the film "Conclave" for distorting the sacred essence of the papal election, prioritizing drama over spirituality. Jesuit priest Rev. Bryan Pham recognized some accurate timelines but pointed out the film's sensationalism. Following Pope Francis's passing, interest in the film skyrocketed, with Amazon Prime making it available for free.

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Story summary

Cardinal Sean Patrick O'Malley condemned the film "Conclave" for distorting the sacred essence of the papal election, prioritizing drama over spirituality. Jesuit priest Rev. Bryan Pham recognized some accurate timelines but pointed out the film's sensationalism. Following Pope Francis's passing, interest in the film skyrocketed, with Amazon Prime making it available for free.