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Media personality Megyn Kelly unleashed a fiery critique of the Golden Globe-nominated film Conclave<\/em> on social media, calling it “disgusting” and accusing it of being blatantly anti-Catholic. The film, which has garnered six Golden Globe nominations and holds a 93 percent fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, is set against the backdrop of a Vatican conclave, where cardinals gather to elect a new pope while navigating a web of dark secrets and corruption.<\/p>\n

Kelly, an outspoken Catholic, took to X (formerly Twitter) ahead of the Golden Globes ceremony to express her outrage at the movie and criticize its high-profile cast and creators.<\/p>\n

“Just made the huge mistake of watching the much-celebrated Conclave<\/em>, and it is the most disgusting anti-Catholic film I have seen in a long time,” Kelly wrote. “Shame on Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, and John Lithgow for starring in it, and shame on director Edward Berger (among others).”<\/p>\n

Kelly didn’t stop there\u2014she also spoiled a major plot twist in her takedown, revealing, “Spoiler: They make THE POPE INTERSEX!”<\/p>\n

The plot point Kelly referenced involves the newly elected pope being revealed as intersex, with female reproductive organs\u2014a decision Kelly called “disgusting” and emblematic of Hollywood’s willingness to attack Christianity, especially Catholicism.<\/p>\n

“There are almost no redeeming characters in the movie\u2014every cardinal is morally bankrupt or repulsive,” Kelly added. “The only exception, of course, is the intersex pope (who\u2014surprise!\u2014has female reproductive parts) and the cardinal who keeps her secret because, of course, that kind of Catholic secret-keeping must be lionized.”<\/p>\n

Kelly also criticized the film’s release timing, noting its proximity to the Christmas season. “What a thing to release to streaming just in time for Christmas. They would never do this to Muslims, but Christians\/Catholics are always fair game to mock, belittle, and smear.”<\/p>\n

Kelly’s fiery critique sparked mixed reactions online. Some fans applauded her for standing up for her faith, while others offered their own perspectives on the film’s themes.<\/p>\n

“Try being Mormon,” one user wrote. “It’s a double whammy: Christian, which a lot of other Christians make fun of. We get it from both sides.”<\/p>\n

Others, however, disagreed with Kelly and criticized the Vatican instead. “They are not what you think they are,” one commenter wrote. They don’t represent Christ. There is a huge difference between being a Christian and what they are doing in the Vatican.”<\/p>\n

Directed by Edward Berger and based on Robert Harris’ 2016 novel, Conclave<\/em> has been praised by critics for its bold storytelling and gripping performances. The film has earned nominations for Best Drama Motion Picture, Original Score, and Screenplay, as well as nods for Ralph Fiennes, Isabella Rossellini, and Berger himself.<\/p>\n

While the film’s accolades suggest broad acclaim, Kelly’s critique underscores the sensitive nature of its subject matter, especially for viewers of faith.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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