Secrets of the Conclave
“Featuring unseen footage and with exclusive access to the Vatican, this is the inside story of the papal conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV, told by the cardinals who were there.”
Synopsis
Following the death of Pope Francis, 135 cardinals enter the Vatican in total secrecy to pray, maneuver, and vote among themselves as both electors and candidates in an ancient ritual that determines the future of the Catholic Church.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elena Mortelliti
- Original Title
- Secrets of the Conclave
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian, Latin, Spanish
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- WAG Entertainment, Stand By Me
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elena Mortelliti
Julie Buckland
Eliya Arman, Simona Ercolani, Riccardo Chiattelli
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Elena Mortelliti
Director
Julie Buckland
Editor
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What is Secrets of the Conclave about?
Following the death of Pope Francis, 135 cardinals enter the Vatican in total secrecy to pray, maneuver, and vote among themselves as both electors and candidates in an ancient ritual that determines the future of the Catholic Church.
Who directed Secrets of the Conclave?
Secrets of the Conclave was directed by Elena Mortelliti.
Who stars in Secrets of the Conclave?
The principal cast of Secrets of the Conclave includes Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle, Leo XIV, Timothy Radcliffe, O. P., Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Roberto Gualtieri.
When was Secrets of the Conclave released and how long is it?
Secrets of the Conclave was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 59m.