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In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan & Ryan are joined by Monsignor K.B. Smith who has participated in a Papal Conclave to talk about what happens when a pope dies and how the Church elects the successor of Peter.
Episode 314: In this episode, we will discuss: • An Insider's View of Papal Conclaves • How Long After A Pope Dies Will A Conclave Happen? • How Does The Voting In A Conclave Work? • Which Cardinal Might Be The Next Pope? • Why Is Secrecy So Critical In Conclaves? • and much more
00:00 Introduction to the Conclave 03:09 Understanding the Role of the Pope 05:52 The Conclave Process Explained 09:01 Historical Context of Conclaves 11:51 Life Inside the Conclave 15:06 The Mourning Process and Transition 18:13 The Role of the Holy Spirit in Elections 21:03 The Voting Process and Its Nuances 23:58 The Importance of Discernment 27:10 The Influence of Cardinal Relationships 30:10 Reflections on the Chair of Peter 48:54 The Election Process of a New Pope 51:14 The Rituals Following the Election 53:29 The Announcement of the New Pope 55:05 The Role of the Swiss Guard 57:41 The Transition to Papal Duties 01:00:07 Speculations on the Next Pope 01:03:36 The Historical Context of Papal Elections 01:05:14 Potential Candidates for the Next Papacy 01:10:55 The Importance of the Next Papal Election 01:15:34 Reflections on the Conclave Experience Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
