If you've ever been curious about how a prospective Pope spends his leisure time, you might be surprised to learn that the recently 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 we previously reported, Edward Berger's gripping papal thriller, Conclave, captivated audiences last year. Its "remarkably accurate" depiction of the papal selection process even influenced some real-life religious leaders, including those who participated in this week's conclave to choose a new Pope. Among them was Robert Francis Prevost, who has just been elected as Pope Leo XIV.
Pope Leo XIV enjoys gaming in his free time. Photo by Christopher Furlong/[ttpp].
In an interview with NBC, Pope Leo XIV's older brother, John Prevost, shared insights from their last conversation before the appointment. They discussed their daily routines, including playing word games like Wordle and Words with Friends together. 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 revealed. "So he knew how to behave. We talked about that kind of stuff to help take his mind off the upcoming conclave and just laugh about something."
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, played by Ralph Fiennes, who is responsible for overseeing this covert process following the sudden death of the beloved Pope. As the Catholic Church's most influential leaders gather from around the globe and are sequestered in the Vatican, Cardinal Lawrence uncovers a conspiracy and a secret that could undermine the very foundation of the Church.
