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
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