There has long been a Vatican taboo against openly talking about a conclave when a pope is sick: It’s considered gauche to speculate about the election of a new pope while the current one is fighting for his life.

As Pope Francis remains in critical condition with early kidney failure, the events of “Conclave” have never felt more timely. The cast of the movie, who took home the top honor of best film ensemble at Sunday night’s SAG Awards,

We would like to wish Pope Francis a quick recovery,” Isabella Rossellini said during the telecast, as the pope remains in critical condition.

Pope Francis’s critical condition as he undergoes treatment in Rome has led to intensified discussion about the Roman Catholic Church’s future leadership. Preparations are being made for a potential papal conclave,

Upon the resignation or death of a pope, a group of clergy members known as the College of Cardinals would be called to convene for a conclave to vote on the next one.

Pope Francis is now in critical condition. This article outlines the stages that will occur if Pope Francis passes away.

The cast of 'Conclave' have sent their well wishes to Pope Francis as he remains in a critical condition in hospital with double pneumonia and bronchitis

While the Vatican has assured that the Pope’s condition is stable, his age and history of health concerns have led to renewed focus on the papal conclave process

And that is certainly true as Pope Francis battles double pneumonia at ... stand in front of Michelangelo’s image of Christ in the ‘Last Judgment’ and swear before God that you are going ...

“Pope Francis, I wish him well ... taking place within the Vatican in in the beautiful room that was painted by Michelangelo the Sistine Chapel that we reproduced,” Rossellini said.