A large program change is imminent at ARD. Four programs have to give way to a world event on Wednesday. The broadcaster broadcasts the service for the election of the pope live on television.
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Pope election dominates the ARD program
The Catholic Church is facing a new era: after the death of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025, the Roman Catholic world is there without head. For this reason, a service will take place on May 7thwho overlaps to the conclave – this means the secret choice to the next Pope.
The ARD broadcasts the said service from 9:55 a.m. For this reason, four other programs fail on this day. Among them murder in the north, Tagesschau, master of everyday life and asked – hunted. From 12 noon, the ARD program runs as usual (here it goes to the ARD program overview).
How long the Pope’s election will last for the conclave cannot be predicted. The secret choice has no time limit. In the past, for example, there was a conclave that was held for two years and nine months. In contrast, the last pope only lasted 26 hours.
-The perfect film for this historical event
If you are interested in choosing the Pope and want to look more behind the scenes, This is recommended at this point the film Conclavewhich was nominated for a total of eight categories at this year’s Oscar Awards.
In the film by director Edward Berger, the course of such a choice is shown. Above all, there are The internal power struggles of the cardinals The focus of the action.
Conclave is currently not available in any flat rate. But you can do the thriller For 4.99 euros on Amazon, Apple TV and Co. Borrow digitally for 48 hours.
Conclave is a must for film fans
The film Conclave was a real hit for me! The insight into the secret world of church dignitaries is not only interesting, but is also in the thriller extremely exciting staged. I just wanted to take a look and was so fascinated that I watched the whole film. So there is a clear recommendation from me!
Daniel Boldt
