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Secrets of the Conclave

Featuring unseen footage and with exclusive access to the Vatican, this is the inside story of the papal conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV, told by the cardinals who were there.

The papal conclave is a succession drama like no other. Triggered by the death of Pope Francis, 133 cardinals descend on the Vatican to elect his successor. But these cardinals are not just electors - they are candidates too. One of these 133 men will become pope. It is an ancient ritual of prayer and isolation that determines the future of the Catholic Church - and it all unfolds in secrecy.

With unprecedented access to the Vatican, this documentary offers a rare insight into a ceremony that has decided the church鈥檚 leadership for centuries, featuring a glimpse of what happened inside that is told by those who were there.

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Role Contributor
Director Elena Mortelliti
Editor Julie Buckland
Executive Producer Eliya Arman
Executive Producer Steven Green
Executive Producer Simona Ercolani
Executive Producer Riccardo Chiattelli
Production Company Wag Entertainment
Production Company Stand By Me

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