As Pope Francis remains in critical condition with early kidney failure, the events of “Conclave” have never felt more timely. The cast of the movie, who took home the top honor of best film ensemble at Sunday night’s SAG Awards,

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.

There is no age restriction for a Pope, but history shows they are usually chosen at an advanced age. Pope Francis was 76 when elected and is now 88. Before him, Benedict XVI took the position at 78 and stepped down at 85, becoming the first Pope in nearly 600 years to resign.