May 14, 2025 11:14 pm

'Conclave' Viewership Numbers Skyrocket Following Death of Pope Francis
'Conclave' Viewership Numbers Skyrocket Following Death of Pope Francis

‘Conclave’ Viewership Numbers Skyrocket Following Death of Pope Francis

As Catholics mourn the loss of Pope Francis, who passed away at the age of 88 this past Monday, it appears as if a lot of folks are taking comfort in the Ralph Fiennes film Conclave, which saw a whopping 3,200% increase in viewership this week. Released in October 2024, Conclave stars Fiennes as Cardinal Thomas Lawrence, a man who organizes a conclave to elect the next pope, only to find himself investigating secrets and scandals about the major candidates.

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​Following the death of Pope Francis at age 88, a lot of folks are taking comfort in Ralph Fiennes’ Oscar-winning movie. Read More