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Pope Francis is dead. Now what? (Ep. 4)

Pope Francis is dead. Now what? (Ep. 4)

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The podcast explains the historical and modern processes of papal elections, commonly known as conclaves. It details the roles of the College of Cardinals, the seclusion of electors, and the voting procedures within the Sistine Chapel. This also covers the announcement of a new pope with Habemus Papam and the smoke symbolizing the election's outcome. Furthermore, it also touches upon the eligibility requirements for becoming pope and the governance of the Church during the sede vacante.

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