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Spoilers ahead for the plot and ending ofConclave, now streaming on Peacock.
As voting begins, Lawrence learns that Bellini does not have the votes to become pope.
That next step turns out to be choosing Benitez to be pope.
Lawrence, who has been battling his own doubts, wants a pope who doubts and sins.
But theres obviously something deeper going on here as well.
Regardless of the messaging, however, Benitezs intersex identity is a surprise and likely to earn pushback accordingly.
Pope Francis has reaffirmed the churchsopposition to artificial birth controlwhile also advocating for responsible parenthood.
Conclaveisnt exactly taking a side on Catholic doctrine, however.
