Papal elections is the process where the cardinals of the Church gather to select the new pope. With the recent death of Pope Francis, the cardinals gather on May 7, 2025 to prayerfully discern the next pope. John and Ashley Noronha of the Truth and Beauty Project share what happens immediately after a new pope is chosen at the papal election. The new pope enters the 'room of tears' to put on his papal garments and come to understand the weight of his new role. He chooses a name and proceeds to greet the faithful gathered in Rome. Learn more about the Truth and Beauty Project's international immersion experiences here and learn more about John and Ashley's wedding and family life where they encourage other couples in their Vocation.

Listen to the previous episode to learn about conclaves are the process by which the Catholic cardinals prayerfully discern and elect the next Roman Pontiff, the Pope. Modern papal elections have standard practices and traditions. But that was not always the case in the Church’s history. Fr. Conrad Murphy, author of Why Christians Can Wear Pants: Spiritual Lessons from Strange Stories in Papal History. He shares the history of papal elections. From popular acclimation in the early medieval period to the reformed, peaceful election process we know today.

Order your copy of Why Christians Can Wear Pants here. Fr. Conrad’s book about the Papacy, inspired by Habemus Papam podcast.

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