Is ‘Conclave’ Based on a True Story? What to Know About the Real, Secretive Process of Electing the Pope

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• The series draws inspiration from the real-life cardinals who gather in the Sistine Chapel to elect a new Pope, an event shrouded in mystery and intrigue.
• Starring a powerhouse cast including Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, and John Lithgow, 'Conclave' promises to lift the veil on the ancient traditions and backroom dealings that determine the future of the Catholic Church.