The cast of “Conclave” is praying for Pope Francis. The film’s stars Ralph Fiennes, Isabella Rossellini, John Lithgow and Sergio Castellitto sent well-wishes to the 88-year-old sovereign — who has been hospitalized for health issues — at the SAG Awards 2025 on Sunday.
There has long been a Vatican taboo against openly talking about a conclave when a pope is sick: It’s considered gauche to speculate about the election of a new pope while the current one is fighting for his life.
"We are very, very worried for our pope," Isabella Rossellini told reporters following their win in the SAG Awards virtual press room. "We love this pope --Papa Francesco, Pope Francis. We wish him well.
For the cast of Conclave, the dramatized events of their film could very well play out in real life soon: Pope Francis, who was hospitalized on February 14, remains in critical condition. At the Screen Actors Guild Awards last night, they made sure to send ...
will summon the cardinals to Rome for what is known as a conclave to elect Francis’ successor. The period between the death of a pope and the election of a new one is called the sede vacante ...
If and when Pope Francis is unable to continue or fulfill his papal duties, a new pontiff will be selected through the traditional conclave process. After a pope dies or, in rare cases ...