New Pope Watches 'Conclave' Movie, Plays Games While Awaiting Conclave

If you've ever been curious about how a prospective Pope spends his leisure time, you'll be interested to learn that the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, according to a close family member, enjoys activities similar to many of us, such as playing games and watching movies.

As previously reported, Edward Berger's gripping papal thriller, Conclave, captivated audiences last year. Its "remarkably accurate" depiction of the papal election process drew the attention of real-life religious leaders, including participants in this week's conclave to elect a new Pope. Among them was Robert Francis Prevost, who has now been elected as Pope Leo XIV.

Pope Leo XIV enjoys gaming in his downtime. Photo by Christopher Furlong/Gettimages.

In an interview with NBC, Pope Leo XIV's older brother, John Prevost, shared insights from his last conversation with his brother before his appointment. They discussed their daily gaming routine, which includes playing Wordle and Words with Friends together. John also inquired if his brother had watched the movie Conclave for any tips on the upcoming conclave.

"He had just finished watching the movie Conclave," John revealed. "So he knew how to behave. We talked about that kind of stuff — I just wanted to take his mind off the upcoming conclave and have a laugh about something."

Directed by Edward Berger, the BAFTA and Oscar-winning film *Conclave* delves into one of the world's most secretive and ancient events — the selection of a new Pope. The story follows Cardinal Lawrence (played by Ralph Fiennes), who is responsible for overseeing the covert process following the sudden death of the beloved Pope. As the Catholic Church's most influential leaders gather from around the globe and are confined within the Vatican, Cardinal Lawrence uncovers a conspiracy and a secret that could threaten the very foundations of The Church.