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.

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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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 in ‘Conclave’.Courtesy of Focus Features