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Conclave writer reveals which two A-list actors were in line to play Ralph Fiennes role

Robert DeNiro was originally meant to play the lead cardinal role, according to Robert Harris

The Independent UK

Trump claims credit for new American Pope Leo’s election - despite having nothing to do with Conclave

Trump’s latest Truth Social rant came before Pope Leo XIV criticized ‘loud, forceful communication’

The Independent UK

25 Of The Most Hilarious Memes About The New Pope

Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV has been elected—and the internet did what it does best: flood the timeline with memes, jokes, and nonstop Photoshops.

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PopeCrave, brat fancams and 7m views: how Gen Z went wild for the papal conclave

As the whole world waited for white smoke to billow out of the Sistine Chapel, no one appeared quite as enraptured as Gen Z. Maddy Mussen finds out what’s fuelled their unexpected obsession

Evening Standard

Five reasons why previous non-European papal candidates have fallen short

A Filipino or Congolese pope would signal that Catholicism’s demographic heart now beats in Manila and Kinshasa, rather than Milan and Cologne

The Independent UK

Watch: Smoke signal shows whether new Pope has been chosen

A smoke signal from the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday (7 May) has signaled whether cardinals have found a successor to Pope Francis following his death aged 88.

The Independent UK

Conclave voting times and how to watch as cardinals select a new pope

The decision-making process could range from a few hours to several weeks

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A guide to history’s most unusual Conclaves - as the next papal election begins

The history of papal elections features some surprising incidents

The Independent UK

Conclave: the chemistry behind the black and white smoke

This week, 133 cardinals have gathered in the Vatican to elect a new leader of the Catholic church. During their deliberations, the only indications of their progress are the regular plumes of smoke wafting from a freshly installed chimney perched on the roof of the Sistine Chapel.

The Conversation

What to know about the conclave to elect the next pope

One hundred and thirty-three cardinals are sequestering themselves behind the Vatican’s medieval walls for the start of a conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis

The Independent UK

Anti-Popes, 1,000-day stand-offs and a challenge to personal hygiene: Quirky facts about the Conclave

The secret election to choose a new Pope has been going on for centuries

The Independent UK

The disgraced cardinal who has withdrawn from the Conclave

Veteran Vatican official Angelo Becciu will not be in the running to be the new Pope

The Independent UK

Pope Leo XIV live: New pontiff appeals to global leaders for ‘no more war’ in first Sunday address at the Vatican

Pope called for ‘authentic and lasting peace’ in Ukraine and ceasefire in Gaza

The Independent UK

Conclave: Inside the secret election to choose the next Pope

The method the Catholic Church uses to select their leader has remained virtually unchanged for the last 800 years

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Some Trump backers think the idea of him being Pope is divine. The cardinals likely will not care

Senator Lindsey Graham said the president was ‘a dark horse candidate’ after Trump joked that he would like to be Pope

The Independent UK

Cardinals thank Cardinal Becciu for ‘gesture’ of stepping back from conclave

Angelo Becciu is the once-powerful Italian cardinal who formally withdrew his participation in the conclave on Tuesday

International Business Times

Convicted Cardinal Confirms He Will Sit Out Conclave

Angelo Becciu, an Italian cardinal convicted of embezzlement and stripped of his privileges by Pope Francis, confirmed Tuesday he will not take part in the conclave to elect a new Catholic leader.

The Independent UK

Conclave choice for the next pope ‘totally unpredictable’, says Vatican expert

The theologian added that the timing of 2024 film Conclave “couldn’t be more powerful”

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Fires, frocks and the president who must not be named: my very weird night in the Oscars cheap seats

After the horror of the LA wildfires and with the world in uproar, some had called for the show not to go on. But up in the mezzanine with the shouty hoi polloi, I saw that hope really does spring eternal here

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97Th Academy Awards Celebrate Diversity And Surprising Wins

Discover the highlights of the 97th Academy Awards, featuring diverse winners, historic moments, and heartfelt acknowledgments.

The Guardian - UK

Oscars 2025: how to watch, nominations, predictions, and timetable

The 97th Academy Awards are almost upon us – here’s our guide to tuning in at home on Sunday and who we reckon will win the top prizes

Evening Standard

Oscars 2025: The Records, trends, and surprises to watch for

As Hollywood gears up for the Oscars 2025, discover the potential record-breakers and trends that could make this year unforgettable

Evening Standard

How to watch Oscars 2025 in the UK: live stream, star performances, and the tightest races ever

It’s film’s biggest night and we’ve got your guide to viewing the Academy Awards live this weekend as The Brutalist and Anora fight it out for the big gongs

The Guardian - UK

Is this the most open Oscars race in recent memory?

While last year’s Academy Awards progressed with relative predictability, this year pundits are split and the four big categories are too close to call

The Independent UK

Conclave: Why ‘Mean Girls with popes’ deserves to win the Oscar for Best Picture

OSCARS 2025: Filled with dramatic popes and nuns backstabbing one another behind closed doors, Edward Berger’s surprisingly spicy thriller – starring Ralph Fiennes and Isabella Rossellini – should be rewarded on Hollywood’s biggest night, writes Lydia Spencer-Elliott

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