Conclave screenwriter Peter Straughan grew up in a “devout Catholic household’ and even served as an altar boy as a child. So while he’s no longer an active church member, Straughan says he still greatly respects and appreciates the Catholic faith.

Hot off his 2025 Golden Globes win, Peter Straughan is sharing his response to Megyn Kelly's "disgusted" review of Conclave. On Sunday, the former Fox News anchor shared her thoughts on the BAFTA-nominated film with a viral rant branding it an "anti-Catholic" movie,

Peter Straughan dismissed the former Fox News host's allegation that "Conclave" is “anti-Catholic," defending the film’s message.