Conclave
Warning: This article contains spoilers for Conclave.
The new thriller is a fictionalization of a real, semi-regular event, which demonstrates some accuracy.
There are only two colors of smoke used in conclaves: black and white.
This smoke signals to the public that, despite discussions and ballots, the election remains undecided.
The process behind this is meticulous.
Conclave is a new mystery thriller film surrounding the complicated election of a new pope.
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The cast includes some extraordinarily talented stars.
The white smoke tradition was on full display in 2013 with the election of Pope Francis.
The symbolism of smoke has deep roots in the Church’s history.
Cardinal Lawrence leads the secretive papal election at the Vatican, where he uncovers a conspiracy and a secret that could destabilize the Church’s foundation as leaders gather from around the world.
