The death of the papa Francisco He has caused the celebration of a conclave in the church to choose the new pontiff. The summit will start this Wednesday May 7 And it is possible that several days will be extended. In this context, series like ‘The young Pope’ or movies like ‘Conclave’ They have aroused the interest of the spectators again. Especially the latter, directed by Edward Berger and released in December 2024acquires a special relevance.
In the feature film, available on streaming platforms, several issues are raised that is again currently after the death of the Pope Francisco. The article does not contain spoilers on the plot and will focus on analyzing, in general, the issues that arise. Berger’s proposal raises the conclave as a struggle between various sectors of the Church. Specifically, among the most conservativeled by the cardinal Tedescoand those who bet on a line progressiveguided by Bellini. The film takes place with research and intrigues and a surprising ending.
In the conclave that will be held on May 7 there is also that doubt. He papa Francisco has been considered as a pontiff openutist And it will be missing to what extent your successor maintains this line. In an understandable way, since it is a film, in the film this type of debates is much more exaggerated and radicalized. The cardinal Tedescofor example, bet on the Latin In the masses, an extreme that will hardly return today.
The movie ‘Conclave’.
Safety measures in the conclave
In the movie the focus is put on strong security measures that exists in the Vatican during the conclave. This point, beyond the film drama in question, is very real. Cardinals cannot be in contact with the outside so that their opinion is not conditioned. He Vatican It becomes a digital bunker with frequency inhibitors, closed and overshadowed windows and personnel who watch over its integrity.
The woman in the church
The role of women in the church is another of the issues discussed in the film ‘Conclave’although in the background. Although he papa Francisco Yes he was in favor of extolling his role, the male prominence is still clear in the institution. Experts in Vatican affairs as Eric FrattiniHe considers that the new Pontiff should boost the figure of the woman.
