
After the unexpected death of the Pope, Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with managing the covert and ancient ritual of electing a new one. Sequestered in the Vatican with the Catholic Church’s most powerful leaders until the process is complete, Lawrence finds himself at the center of a conspiracy that could lead to its downfall.
A deliciously hushed thriller of papal politics, with Ralph Fiennes carrying the moral weight as cardinals scheme behind closed Vatican doors. Critics raved about the elegant cinematography, Volker Bertelmann's score, and a final act twist that lands with operatic force.