Movies and TvShows featuring "conclave" theme.

After the unexpected death of the Pope, Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with managing the covert and ancient ritual of electing a new one. Sequestered in the Vatican with the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders until the process is complete, Lawrence finds himself at the center of a conspiracy that could lead to its downfall.

Behind Vatican walls, the conservative Pope Benedict XVI and the liberal future Pope Francis must find common ground to forge a new path for the Catholic Church. In Buenos Aires, Argentina, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio is informed of Pope John Paul II's passing. The cardinals gather in Vatican City to elect a new Pope, with the votes split between Bergoglio, Joseph Ratzinger, and another cardinal named Martini. Bergoglio returns to Argentina with plans to retire, while Ratzinger becomes Pope Benedict. Ratzinger's tenure is marked by controversy, and in 2012, Bergoglio returns to the Vatican and requests permission to retire. Ratzinger grills him on his liberal views, and Bergoglio explains the Church's failure to address inequality and injustice. As Ratzinger considers retirement, Bergoglio implores him to stay and heal the Church's wounds. Bergoglio eventually becomes Pope Francis and strives to make a difference in the world.

Francis: Pray for Me is a biographical drama based on the true story of Pope Francis. It explores his journey from his early life in Argentina to his rise as the head of the Catholic Church. The film focuses on his reformist agenda and his efforts to bring about change within the Vatican.

The public and private life of Eugenio Pacelli, elected Pope Pius XII.