Lawrence (played by Ralph Fiennes) is a protagonist in Conclave.
Dean of the College of Cardinals and leader of the papal conclave. Navigates complex political maneuvering, uncovers corruption among candidates, and ultimately guides the election toward an unexpected successor while investigating the late pope's secrets. Bellini (played by Stanley Tucci) is a protagonist in Conclave.
US Cardinal and progressive reformer. Aims to block Tedesco's election and initially seeks to hide Tremblay's corruption after gaining his administrative promises, but later allies with Lawrence. Tremblay (played by John Lithgow) appears in Conclave.
Canadian Cardinal and moderate candidate. Denied resignation by the late pope, he secretly buys votes and manipulates staff transfers. Exposed and eliminated from the conclave after his corruption is publicized. Sister Agnes (played by Isabella Rossellini) appears in Conclave.
Acting head caterer and housekeeper in the Vatican. Assists Lawrence in his investigations, helps uncover Tremblay's corruption, and aids in publicizing the scandal. Adeyemi (played by Lucian Msamati) appears in Conclave.
Nigerian Cardinal and social conservative. Leads early voting but faces a damaging scandal regarding a past relationship with Sister Shanumi and a child given up for adoption, derailing his candidacy. Tedesco (played by Sergio Castellitto) appears in Conclave.
Italian Cardinal and staunch traditionalist. Emerges as a strong candidate but suffers momentum loss after the Sistine Chapel explosion. Makes an inflammatory speech against Islam, prompting Benítez's rebuke. O'Malley (played by Brían F. O'Byrne) appears in Conclave.
Monsignor and Lawrence's assistant. Uncovers that the late pope funded Benítez's travel to Geneva and later warns Lawrence about Benítez's canceled medical appointment, triggering the final confrontation.
Conclave (2024) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Lawrence
(played by Ralph Fiennes) — protagonist
Dean of the College of Cardinals and leader of the papal conclave. Navigates complex political maneuvering, uncovers corruption among candidates, and ultimately guides the election toward an unexpecte...
Bellini
(played by Stanley Tucci) — protagonist
US Cardinal and progressive reformer. Aims to block Tedesco's election and initially seeks to hide Tremblay's corruption after gaining his administrative promises, but later allies with Lawrence.
Tremblay
(played by John Lithgow) — supporting
Canadian Cardinal and moderate candidate. Denied resignation by the late pope, he secretly buys votes and manipulates staff transfers. Exposed and eliminated from the conclave after his corruption is...
Sister Agnes
(played by Isabella Rossellini) — supporting
Acting head caterer and housekeeper in the Vatican. Assists Lawrence in his investigations, helps uncover Tremblay's corruption, and aids in publicizing the scandal.
Adeyemi
(played by Lucian Msamati) — supporting
Nigerian Cardinal and social conservative. Leads early voting but faces a damaging scandal regarding a past relationship with Sister Shanumi and a child given up for adoption, derailing his candidacy.
Tedesco
(played by Sergio Castellitto) — supporting
Italian Cardinal and staunch traditionalist. Emerges as a strong candidate but suffers momentum loss after the Sistine Chapel explosion. Makes an inflammatory speech against Islam, prompting Benítez's...
O'Malley
(played by Brían F. O'Byrne) — supporting
Monsignor and Lawrence's assistant. Uncovers that the late pope funded Benítez's travel to Geneva and later warns Lawrence about Benítez's canceled medical appointment, triggering the final confrontat...
Key Relationships
Tedesco → Adeyemi
(Alliance Campaign Ally)
Adeyemi → Tremblay
(Alliance Early Voting Bloc)
Tremblay → Sister Agnes
(Conflict Manipulator Vs Housekeeper)
Bellini → Tremblay
(Alliance Secret Vote Broker)
Lawrence → Tedesco
(Conflict Ideological Opponent)
Lawrence → Adeyemi
(Conflict Campaign Opponent)
Lawrence → Sister Agnes
(Alliance Investigative Partner)
Lawrence → Tremblay
(Conflict Investigator Vs Corrupt Candidate)
Lawrence → Bellini
(Alliance Political Ally)
Lawrence → O'Malley
(Professional Assistant)
Story Analysis
A political and spiritual thriller exploring corruption, ambition, and unexpected faith within the Vatican's papal election.
