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‘Conclave’ viewership is up after death of Pope Francis

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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The recent death of Pope Francis has ignited interest in a film about the selection of a new pope. “Conclave,” a political thriller released last year, is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video and viewership is up 283%, according to Luminate.

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  1. Is ‘Conclave’ Accurate? How The Movie Compares To The Real Election After Pope Francis’ Death

    Headline from Forbes ·

  2. Newest

    ‘Conclave’ viewership is up after death of Pope Francis

    Headline from KTVZ Bend ·

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  1. Latin Times

    Speculation Over Nostradamus' 'Black Pope' Prophecy Resurfaces After Francis' Death (opens Latin Times)

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    Latin Times's feed description

    As seen in the 2025 Oscar-nominated film "Conclave," the process of electing the new Pope following the death of Pope Francis will soon begin. Here are the leading candidates.

  2. Wyoming Public Media

    Here's what 'Conclave' got right — and wrong — about the selection of a new pope (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    Wyoming Public Media's feed description

    The Oscar-winning film is about the papal selection process. But how accurate is it to real life? Rev. Thomas Reese and Sister Susan Rose Francois weigh in on whether it checks out.

  3. ABC 7 New York

    Pope Francis' death puts spotlight on 'Conclave' movie: How accurate is it? (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    ABC 7 New York's feed description

    The movie "Conclave" depicts the process by which a new pope is elected.

  4. Fox News

    Theologian on 'Conclave' accuracy, expectations for next secretive event after Pope Francis' death (opens Fox News)

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    International theologian Dennis Doyle touches on the accuracy of the Oscar-winning film "Conclave" as cardinals prepare to gather again following Pope Francis' death.

  5. CNET

    How to Watch Conclave, the New Thriller About Choosing the Next Pope (opens CNET)

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    CNET's feed description

    The Oscar-nominated 2024 film, starring Ralph Fiennes, offers a fictionalized, high-stakes look at what happens behind the Vatican's closed doors.

  6. Forbes

    Is ‘Conclave’ Accurate? How The Movie Compares To The Real Election After Pope Francis’ Death (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Pope Francis’ death sets the stage for a new papal election, but how closely does "Conclave" reflect the secretive selection process? Here’s what the film gets right and wrong.

  7. Entertainment Weekly

    'Conclave' ending explained: Who becomes pope (and how the film resonates as a real-life conclave looms) (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Entertainment Weekly's feed description

    'Conclave,' Edward Berger's papal thriller starring Ralph Fiennes, is especially relevant in light of Pope Francis' recent death. As a real-life conclave looms, let's break down the film's ending.

  8. Newsweek

    How to watch the "Conclave" movie following Pope Francis' death (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The Oscar-winning 2024 film "Conclave" is available to rent or buy and will be streaming on Tuesday.

  9. Variety

    ‘Conclave’ Viewership Soars After Pope Francis’ Death, Up 283% to Nearly 7 Million Minutes Watched (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    The death of Pope Francis has resulted in an increase in views of the movie "Conclave," which centers on the selection of a new Pope.

  10. NBC Los Angeles

    How does a papal conclave work? People are turning to this Oscar-winning film to find out (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    Edward Berger’s “Conclave” had a 283% spike in streaming viewership in the 24 hours after Pope Francis died, according to data from Luminate.

  11. KTVZ Bend

    ‘Conclave’ viewership is up after death of Pope Francis (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    KTVZ Bend's feed description

    By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — The recent death of Pope Francis has ignited interest in a film about the selection of a new pope. “Conclave,” a political thriller released last year, is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video and viewership is up 283%, according to Luminate.

  12. New York Post

    ‘Conclave’ movie viewership explodes following the death of Pope Francis (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Viewership of the 2024 film, which was nominated for Best Picture and won Adapted Screenplay, boomed 283% on Monday following news of the pope’s death from a stroke at age 88. According to streaming tracker Luminate, “Conclave” generated 6.

  13. Deadline

    ‘Conclave’, ‘The Two Popes’ Streaming Viewership Skyrockets Following Pope Francis’ Death (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Following the death of Pope Francis, streaming viewership of Conclave and The Two Popes grew signifcantly.

  14. CBS News

    Why the film "Conclave" is climbing the charts after Pope Francis (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The Oscar-winning film "Conclave" has become a surprise streaming hit amid renewed curiosity about the Vatican's inner workings.

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