As a cardinal facing a crisis of faith, Fiennes dominates this twisty drama.

He advocates for doubt over certainty and preaches the importance of a diversity of expression and acceptance of faiths.

“Faith is a living thing because it walks hand in hand with doubt.

Conclave

Ralph Fiennes in ‘Conclave’.Focus Features

With certainty, there is no need of faith,” he preaches.

“Let us choose a Pope who doubts.”

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(L to R) Ralph Fiennes as Cardinal Lawrence and Stanley Tucci as Cardinal Bellini in director Edward Berger’s CONCLAVE, a Focus Features release.

Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci in ‘Conclave’.Courtesy of Focus Features

All the while still leaving room for doubt, for without it there is no need for faith.Grade: A-

Isabella Rossellini stars as Sister Agnes in director Edward Berger’s CONCLAVE, a Focus Features release

Isabella Rossellini in ‘Conclave’.Courtesy of Focus Features