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Life imitates art as Pope Francis fights pneumonia while 'Conclave' heads into Academy Awards


Published on 2025-03-01 01:24:09 - KSAT
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  • There has long been a Vatican taboo against openly talking about a conclave when a pope is sick: It's considered gauche to speculate about the election of a new pope while the current one is fighting for his life.

The article from KSAT discusses the coincidental timing of real-world events with the plot of the film "Conclave," which is set to premiere at the South by Southwest Film Festival. In the film, a conclave to elect a new pope is disrupted by the sudden illness of the current pope, mirroring real life where Pope Francis was hospitalized with pneumonia. This situation adds an eerie layer of realism to the film's narrative, which explores the political and secretive process of electing a new pontiff. The article highlights how life imitates art, with the film's director, Edward Berger, noting the unexpected parallel between his movie's storyline and the actual health concerns of Pope Francis. The film, starring Ralph Fiennes, delves into themes of power, secrecy, and the human elements within the Vatican, making its release timely and poignant.

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[ https://www.ksat.com/entertainment/2025/03/01/life-imitates-art-as-pope-francis-fights-pneumonia-while-conclave-heads-into-academy-awards/ ]