Black smoke on first vote. But what happens after a pope is elected?

Welcome to America magazine’s Conclave Podcast. Our editors are on the ground in Rome covering the conclave to elect the next pope. 

In today’s episode from Rome, the team discusses:

• The protocols being followed by the cardinals in conclave

• The “habemus papam” moment, what the pope wears and other telling symbolic gestures 

• What happens in the days immediately following the election of a pope?

This episode features:

• Sam Sawyer, S.J., America’s editor in chief

• Colleen Dulle, co-host of America’s “Inside the Vatican” podcast

• David Gibson, director of Fordham University’s Center for Religion and Culture

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Links from the show: 

• Cardinal Re’s pre-conclave homily: ‘Love is the only force capable of changing the world.’

• Conclave: Everything you need to know about electing a new pope

• What time will we see black or white smoke? Past conclaves give clues.

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