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New Pope Watches Conclave Movie, Plays Games While Awaiting Election

Author : Dylan May 28,2025

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If you've ever pondered what a prospective Pope does to unwind, your curiosity ends here. According to a close family member, the newly elected Pope Leo XIV shares common hobbies with many of us—he enjoys gaming and watching movies during his free time.

As we highlighted earlier this week, Edward Berger's gripping papal thriller Conclave captivated audiences last year. Its "remarkably accurate" depiction of the papal selection process inspired some real-world religious figures, including participants in this week's conclave that led to Pope Leo XIV's election.

Pope Leo XIV is indeed a gamer, as revealed by a photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images. Speaking with NBC, Pope Leo's older brother, John Prevost, disclosed insights from their final conversation before the conclave. They discussed popular word games like Wordle and Words with Friends, with the brothers engaging daily in these activities. John even inquired if his brother had viewed Conclave for pointers.

"He had just finished watching Conclave," John stated. "So he knew how to proceed. We laughed about it and tried to keep things light."

PlayDirected by Edward Berger, the BAFTA and Oscar-winning *Conclave* delves into the secretive and historic event of choosing a new Pope. Cardinal Lawrence (played by Ralph Fiennes) takes charge of this covert procedure following the sudden passing of the beloved Pope. As global church leaders convene within the Vatican, Lawrence uncovers a conspiracy and a secret that could alter the Church's foundations.

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