You sure about that? > He consulted Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor as part of his research for the book. He later gave Murphy-O'Connor a copy of the novel, an

You sure about that? > He consulted Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor as part of his research for the book. He later gave Murphy-O'Connor a copy of the novel, and to his surprise, Murphy-O'Connor sent a letter praising its accuracy. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conclave_(novel) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conclave_(novel) The Cardinal was the Archbishop of Westminster and president of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales so I think he would know.