If you've ever wondered how a prospective Pope spends their downtime, wonder no more. According to a close family member, the recently elected Pope Leo XIV enjoys leisure activities just like many of us, indulging in games and movies during his free time.
As we reported earlier this week, Edward Berger's gripping papal thriller, Conclave, captivated audiences last year. The film's "remarkably accurate" depiction of the papal election process has drawn attention from real-life religious leaders, including those involved in the actual conclave this week to select a new Pope. This group includes Robert Francis Prevost, who has just been elected as Pope Leo XIV.
Pope Leo XIV is an avid gamer. Photo by Christopher Furlong/[ttpp].
In an interview with NBC, Pope Leo XIV's older brother, John Prevost, shared insights from their last conversation before his brother's appointment. Amid discussions about their daily games of Wordle and Words with Friends, John asked if Robert had watched Conclave for any tips.
"He had just finished watching the movie Conclave," John revealed. "So he knew how to behave. We talk about these things to take his mind off the upcoming conclave and share a laugh."
Directed by Edward Berger, the BAFTA and Oscar-winning film *Conclave* delves into one of the world's most secretive and ancient rituals—the selection of a new Pope. The story follows Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes), who is responsible for overseeing this clandestine process following the unexpected death of the beloved Pope. As the Catholic Church's most influential leaders gather from around the globe and are confined within the Vatican, Lawrence uncovers a conspiracy and a secret that could threaten the very foundations of the Church.
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