a work of alternate history. Conclave was originally published in 2016 to positive reviews and was republished in August 2024 with a new cover ahead of the film's October release. Conclave was ...

making the conclave a powerful intersection of faith, tradition, and geopolitics. The pope’s role is deeply rooted in both spiritual and historical significance. The pope is the successor of ...

Fiennes plays Cardinal Lawrence, who organizes the conclave of cardinals responsible for selecting the new pope. Multiple factions quickly emerge, with allies and rivals attempting to tear each ...