Was Hollywood’s latest progressive fantasy masquerading as a Vatican drama a prizewinner? Even Oscar voters had their doubts.

“Conclave” won best picture at the BAFTAs in London last month as well as best British film. Straughan’s pre-Oscars awards haul was particularly significant, having won best adapted screenplay at the BAFTAs, Critics Choice Awards and Golden Globes.

"Conclave" screenwriter Peter Straughan wishes Pope Francis "a speedy recovery." Forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Baden shared his theory on the "unusual" circumstances that may have led to the deaths of Gene Hackman,

Don’t ask Conclave writer Peter Straughan if life is imitating art when it comes to the health of Pope Francis. Following his Oscar win for Best Adapted Screenplay at the 2025 Academy Awards, Straughan stopped by the backstage interview room to speak with reporters about the monumental moment,

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.