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.
Edward Berger’s Conclave, based on the 2016 novel, is a fictional portrayal of the power struggle among 118 Cardinals in the Vatican following the death of the Pope. At its core, it’s a political thriller that draws rele...