The cast of “Conclave” is praying for Pope Francis. The film’s stars Ralph Fiennes, Isabella Rossellini, John Lithgow and Sergio Castellitto sent well-wishes to the 88-year-old sovereign — who has been hospitalized for health issues — at the SAG Awards 2025 on Sunday.

COMMENTARY: The film’s prescription for a future pope coincides with the current Pope’s autobiographical reflections. Why might that be?

Conclave — which stars Ralph Fiennes, John Lithgow, Stanley Tucci, and Isabella Rossellini — tells the story of a papal conclave, a meeting where dozens of Catholic priests gather at the Vatican to select a new pope. In recent days, headlines surrounding Pope Francis’ health have led many online to point out the eerie timing of the medical episode.

Presenting clips from best cast nominee “Conclave” at the 2025 SAG Awards, Ralph Fiennes, Isabella Rosselini, John Lithgow and Sergio Castellito acknowledged 88-year-old Pope Francis’ health crisis.

Rossellini appeared at the ceremony to introduce the papal drama alongside fellow stars Ralph Fiennes, John Lithgow, and Sergio Castellitto.

The cast of “Conclave” celebrated their ensemble win at the Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday, but acknowledged the real-life parallels to the movie — which chronicles the secret process of electing a pope — amid Pope Francis’ current health crisis.

The cast of the film Conclave took a moment to wish Pope Francis well during the 31st annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on Sunday, Feb. 23.

The film by Edward Berger, based on the novel by Robert Harris, follows Cardinal Thomas Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes), as he leads a secret conclave to choose the next pope. There are twists and turns and revelations, as well as debate about which way the Catholic Church should go. It is as much about politics as faith.

Italian actress Isabella Rossellini is "very worried" for Pope Francis amid his hospitalisation. Backstage at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday, the actress expressed her concerns about the 88- year-old pontiff,

There has long been a Vatican taboo against openly talking about a conclave when a pope is sick: It's considered gauche to speculate about the election of a new pope while the current one is fighting for his life.

John Lithgow Says 'Conclave' Resonated' With Audiences Because "Elections Have Become An Important Subject Of Our Time"