New Pope Watches 'Conclave' Movie, Plays Games While Awaiting Election

If you've ever been curious about how a future Pope spends their leisure time, the answer might surprise you. According to a close family member, the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, formerly known as Robert Francis Prevost, enjoys gaming and watching movies, just like many of us.

As we reported earlier this week, Edward Berger's gripping papal thriller, Conclave, captivated audiences last year. Its realistic depiction of the papal election process has even influenced real-life religious leaders, including those who participated in this week's conclave to select the new Pope. This includes Pope Leo XIV himself.

Pope Leo XIV is a gamer, it turns out. Photo by Christopher Furlong/Gett Images.

In an interview with NBC, Pope Leo XIV's older brother, John Prevost, shared insights from their last conversation before the conclave. They discussed their daily gaming routine, playing Wordle and Words with Friends together. John also inquired if his brother had watched Conclave for any useful tips.

"He had just finished watching the movie Conclave," John revealed. "So he knew how to behave. So, it's that kind of stuff [that we talk about] — I just wanted to take his mind off of [the upcoming conclave]. Laugh about something."