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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