Conclave -2024-

The debate over ordaining married men ( viri probati ) in remote regions remains open. Traditionalists insist on celibacy; progressives demand pastoral flexibility.

Probes the tension between unwavering conviction and doubt, suggesting true faith may reside in accepting ambiguity. It critiques human fallibility within institutions while advocating for reform and forward-looking change. Reception: Conclave -2024-

Conclave premiered at the Telluride Film Festival (August 2024) and was widely released in October–November 2024. The debate over ordaining married men ( viri

Edward Berger ( All Quiet on the Western Front , 2022) brings a masterful, restrained aesthetic: 2022) brings a masterful