If you've ever been curious about how a prospective Pope spends his leisure time, you might be surprised to learn that the newly elected Pope Leo XIV enjoys activities just like many of us. According to a close family member, he spends his downtime playing games and watching movies.
As previously reported, Edward Berger’s gripping papal thriller, Conclave, captivated audiences last year. Its portrayal of the papal selection process was so compelling and accurate that it influenced real-life religious leaders, including participants in the recent conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV, Robert Francis Prevost. These leaders turned to the film for guidance on the process.
Pope Leo XIV is an avid gamer, as revealed by a recent photo. Photo by Christopher Furlong/[ttpp]Getty Images[ttpp].In an interview with NBC, Pope Leo XIV's older brother, John Prevost, shared insights from their last conversation before the papal election. They discussed their daily gaming rituals, including playing Wordle and Words with Friends. John also inquired if his brother had watched Conclave for any tips on the upcoming conclave.
"He had just finished watching the movie Conclave," John Prevost disclosed. "So he knew how to behave. We talk about things like that to take his mind off the pressure of the conclave and share a laugh."
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, portrayed by Ralph Fiennes, who oversees the process following the unexpected death of the beloved Pope. As the Catholic Church's most powerful leaders gather and are sequestered in the Vatican, Lawrence uncovers a conspiracy and a secret that threatens the very foundation of The Church.
