Golden Globe-Winning Film 'Conclave' Faces Backlash Over Religious Themes

Screenwriter Peter Straughan defends the movie against Megyn Kelly's criticism, calling its message a reflection on the Catholic Church's spiritual challenges.

The film 'Conclave,' which won Best Screenplay at the 2025 Golden Globes, has been criticized by Megyn Kelly as 'anti-Catholic.'
Kelly, a conservative media personality, described the movie as 'disgusting' and accused it of mocking Catholicism while calling out its depiction of morally flawed cardinals.
Screenwriter Peter Straughan, raised Catholic, defended the film, stating it explores the church's need to balance power with its spiritual core and is not meant to be anti-Catholic.
Director Edward Berger emphasized portraying characters as flawed humans rather than making a critique of the Catholic Church, welcoming differing opinions on the film's themes.
'Conclave,' an adaptation of Robert Harris’s novel, has been critically acclaimed and is now streaming on Peacock, with potential Oscar buzz following its six Golden Globe nominations.