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What Conclave gets right and wrong about conclaves
After Pope Francis dies a pope, film Conclave is praised for atmosphere and many rituals but panned for missteps. Experts note dress color and ballot timing differ, misstate in pectore cardinal, and exaggerate politics while preserving core procedures and potential for surprise in conclave history.
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Pope Francis
Vatican
Hollywood
William Cavanaugh
DePaul University
Chicago
Thomas Reese
Religion News Service
Kabul
Afghanistan
Reese
College of Cardinals
Giorge Mario
Bergoglio
Pius IX
John XXIII
Cavanaugh
Kurt Martens
Catholic University of America
Washington