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The History of the PAPAL CONCLAVE



The History of the PAPAL CONCLAVE

"In this longer than usual documentary I look at the history of the Papal Conclave, the process of electing a new Pope, a new Bishop of Rome. I look at how papal elections developed and evolved, and how the secretive process that is the hallmark of the conclave today, grew out of many centuries of conflict and difficulty, as the papacy grappled with the demands of internal and external power. I also talk through the key elements of the modern conclave and what goes on behind the closed doors of the Sistine chapel." from the video introduction


Conclave Politics: Will the New Pope Be Traditional or Progressive? - Fr. Robert Spitzer


"Jesuit priest and author Fr. Robert Spitzer explains how the Catholic Church will select the new pope and the debates shaping the Church today. With the papal conclave now underway, Fr. Spitzer highlights the divide between traditionalist and progressive factions. He also breaks down the theological foundation of the papacy, tracing its authority back to scripture and explaining the historical context that gave rise to the Church. Check out the full episode this clip was featured in here:    • The Next Pope, the Big Bang, and the ...   " from the video introduction



Bishop Barron Discusses Papal Front-Runners with EWTN


"Friends, as conclave preparations continue, I sat down in St. Peter’s Square with Colm Flynn, a reporter for EWTN News, to discuss the men who may become our next pope.

Please pray for those gathered in Rome, especially the cardinal electors, who will soon elect St. Peter’s newest successor." from the video introduction




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