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

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.

"I don't think it's anti-Catholic," Straughan said of the film, which he adapted from Robert Harris' novel of the same name. "I feel the message is the church always having to re-find its spiritual core, because it deals with so much power. That's always been a difficult balance and it has to constantly go through this."

But Kelly made it clear Sunday that she doesn't understand the fervor. Related: The Boys star Erin Moriarty fires back at Megyn Kelly's plastic surgery accusations "Just made the

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.

Conclave screenwriter Peter Straughan has fired back at Megyn Kelly’s fiery comments about the religious drama. Hours before director Edward Berger’s movie, starring Ralph Fie