Is ‘Conclave’ Based on a True Story? What to Know About the Real, Secretive Process of Electing the Pope
They are not based on real people. The pope at the beginning of the movie who dies, Pope Gregory XVII, is not a real pope. He ...
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What is a Conclave and how is new pope is selected as Francis in 'critical condition'
The secret ballot system, introduced by Pope Gregory XV in 1621, aims to reduce overt political influence, though factions inevitably form. Each Cardinal writes their choice on a ballot ...