Robert Francis Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, was on Thursday (May 8) elected as the new pope of the Catholic Church. The Peru national, who was born in Chicago, is the first US-born person to hold the post. He takes over from Pope Francis, who died in April. With that, here are two feature films and a documentary that one can watch to know more about the inner workings of the Catholic Church.

Pope Francis: A Man of His Word (2018)

German filmmaker Wim Wenders’ Pope Francis: A Man of His Word is a documentary drama that revolves around Pope Francis as he tries to spread the message of piece in the modern world. It features several interviews, which offer viewers biting insights into his life and views.

Pope Francis: A Man of His Word was released in 2018 and is currently available to stream on Netflix.

The Two Popes (2019)

The critically acclaimed biographical drama centred on Pope Benedict XVI (Anthony Hopkins) as he tries to convince Jorge Mario Bergoglio (Jonathan Pryce), later known as Pope Francis, to reconsider his decision to step down as an archbishop. Directed by Fernando Meirelles, the film featured a skillfully crafted narrative that highlighted the dynamics between the protagonists.

Pryce and Hopkins earned Oscar nominations in the ‘Best Actor’ and ‘Best Supporting Actor’ categories, respectively, for their work in the film. It is available to stream on Netflix.

Conclave (2024)

Directed by Edward Berger, the political thriller centres on the events that take place when a cardinal ends up exploring major scandals after organising a conclave to elect the next Pope. It features Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci in the lead.

Conclave grossed $118 million worldwide on a budget of $20 million and emerged as a blockbuster. It is available to stream in India on Prime Video

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