If you've ever wondered how a future Pope spends their free time, here's your answer – according to a family member, the newly elected Pope Leo XIV enjoys gaming and watching movies just like the rest of us.
As we previously reported, Edward Berger's acclaimed papal thriller Conclave became a cultural phenomenon last year. Remarkably, several real-life religious figures participating in this week's papal election admitted consulting the film for its surprisingly accurate depiction of the selection process. This included Robert Francis Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV.
In an interview with NBC, the Pope's brother John Prevost shared their final conversation before the historic election. Between discussing their daily Wordle and Words With Friends sessions (confirming His Holiness as a genuine gamer), John asked if his brother had watched Conclave for insight.
"He had just finished watching the movie Conclave," Prevost revealed. "So he knew how to behave. We talked about those kinds of things – I just wanted to distract him from the upcoming conclave. To share a laugh together."
From director Edward Berger, the BAFTA and Oscar-winning Conclave dramatizes one of the world's most secretive traditions – the papal election. The film follows Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) as he oversees the delicate process following the Pope's sudden death. As the Church's most powerful leaders gather in the Vatican, Lawrence uncovers a dangerous conspiracy that threatens the foundations of Catholicism.
