Let's just admit it. The world wouldn't care as much as it currently did about the Papal Conclave if there wasn't a film about the otherwise secretive election process that swept up more than 10 awards across the Academy, BAFTA, Golden Globes and more.

I mean, did Edward Berger get a message from God on the timeline of the movie's release, considering the Robert Harris novel it was based on was written almost a decade ago? Possible divine intervention aside, all well-deserved accolades because who knew the Vatican voting could be so dramatic?

Accessibility is the fuel of popularity, and we now all consider ourselves experts on church leaders and all things Roman Catholic regardless of religious beliefs. The Sistine Chapel decision is now pop culture fodder and each cardinal a celebrity. Currently, Gen-Z commentary on the most relatable candidates sees Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle as the youth's choice and Italian Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa as the coolest name.

Whether the latest successor comes as a liberal pushing progressive agendas or a conservative making tradition great again, we all know one thing: He about to be a star. Remember guys, black smoke means not yet—white smoke means it's meme time. Should you find these borderline blasphemy, we quote the late Pope Francis, "Who am I to judge?"

Let the 267th Pope Games begin.

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