Secrets of the Conclave (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 2025, Secrets of the Conclave is a documentary film directed by Elena Mortelliti, running about 59 minutes.
What it’s about. Following the death of Pope Francis, 135 cardinals enter the Vatican in total secrecy to pray, maneuver, and vote among themselves as both electors and candidates in an ancient ritual that determines the future of the Catholic Church.
Who’s in it. Secrets of the Conclave stars Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle as Self, Leo XIV as Self, Timothy Radcliffe, O. P. as Self and Cardinal Vincent Nichols as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Secrets of the Conclave sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Curiosity Stream. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Secrets of the Conclave page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Secrets of the Conclave (2025)?
- In US, Secrets of the Conclave is available to stream on Curiosity Stream. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Secrets of the Conclave worth watching?
- Secrets of the Conclave holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Secrets of the Conclave?
- Secrets of the Conclave stars Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle, Leo XIV, Timothy Radcliffe, O. P., Cardinal Vincent Nichols and Roberto Gualtieri.
- When was Secrets of the Conclave released?
- Secrets of the Conclave was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 59 minutes.