A man discusses an indiscretion when he was a younger man and that he had a child with a woman.

Brief discussions of child sexual abuse, sexual violence, and pedophilia.

There are frequent shots of a dead man in his bed, under a shroud, and being transported.

Violence is minimal. There is a scene of a terrorist bomb explosion outside the building that shatters windows and causes panic inside the room, but no blood or fatalities are shown graphically. Character deaths occur due to natural causes (heart attack).

The language used tends to be formal and diplomatic. There are a few instances of mild profanity (such as "damn", "hell", or "bloody") in moments of frustration, but these are rare.

Various characters drink and smoke.

A rather notable point. The main character (Cardinal Lawrence) is often seen using a vape (electronic cigarette) to cope with stress. Other characters are seen smoking tobacco cigarettes. Wine is consumed regularly during dinner and religious rituals.

The tension in this film is psychological. The atmosphere of isolation in the Vatican, the intense music, and the political intrigue ("backstabbing") build a sense of anxiety. The sound of bomb explosions may be a little startling.