Megyn Kelly has launched a scathing critique of the critically acclaimed film *Conclave*, calling it “the most disgusting anti-Catholic film” she’s seen. In an X post, Kelly revealed a key plot point – the depiction of the new Pope as intersex – as the source of her outrage. She condemned the film’s stars, Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, and John Lithgow, along with director Edward Berger, for their involvement. Kelly further expressed disgust at the film’s timing, suggesting its release near Christmas was deliberate provocation, and implied a double standard in the portrayal of religious groups in film.
*Conclave*, a Focus Features release based on Robert Harris’s novel, is a frontrunner for several awards, including potential Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations. The film dramatizes the power struggles within the Vatican during a papal conclave, with Fiennes portraying a cardinal tasked with overseeing the process. However, the revelation of the intersex Pope has generated considerable online debate, with many viewers criticizing the plot twist as arbitrary, illogical, and a forced attempt at social commentary. The controversy highlights the increasingly fraught relationship between artistic expression and religious sensitivities in contemporary cinema.