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

( NewsNation) — Journalist Megyn Kelly is calling the new thriller ‘Conclave’ an anti-Catholic hit job. And she’s not alone.

Megyn Kelly did not enjoy the new film Conclave about the selection of a fictional pope. And the movie’s screenwriter, who won the Best Screenplay award at Sunday night’s Golden Globes thinks she’s missing the point.

The movie, which stands at a 93% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes, follows religious leaders as they work to select the new pope while unearthing dark secrets and corruption within the Roman Catholic Church.

Megyn Kelly is known for her outspoken views and commentary on her talk shows after a long stint working for news networks. She was also the subject of the 2019 movie Bombshell, starring Charlize Theron as a fictionalized version of herself. However, that did not stop Kelly from feuding with Theron online regarding one incident.

This article contains major plot details from the finale of Edward Berger’s “Conclave.” Megyn Kelly took to X to criticize Edward Berger’s “Conclave” as a “disgusting anti-Catholic film.” The acclaimed drama stars Ralph Fiennes as a cardinal who uncovers secrets and scandals at the Vatican while organizing a papal conclave to elect the next pope.

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,

The screenwriter of “Conclave” is defending the Golden Globe-winning film from criticism by Megyn Kelly, saying it’s not “anti-Catholic.” “I don’t think the film is anti-Catholic. I was brought up Catholic.