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3. When a Pope Cannot Lead
What happens when a pope becomes incapacitated? Through the lens of Pope Francis's February 2025 hospitalization, we explore the surprisingly undefined territory of papal illness. Unlike death or res…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
The Next Pope (Bonus)
What happens when one billion Catholics need a new spiritual leader? This episode explores the complex dynamics of papal succession in our modern age. From the growing influence of the Global South t…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
When a Pope Falls Ill: Ancient Protocols in Modern Times (Bonus)
Through the lens of Pope Francis's February 2025 hospitalization, this episode explores the delicate intersection of ancient traditions and modern medical realities when a pontiff faces serious illne…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
2. In The Beginning
From the moment white smoke appears, the transformation from cardinal to pope begins with remarkable speed. This episode explores the intense first days of a new papacy - a period when ancient tradit…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
1. The First Nine Days
When a pope dies, ancient traditions begin immediately. A silver hammer strikes his forehead three times. His ring is destroyed. Within hours, over one hundred cardinals begin traveling to Rome from …
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago
Introducing White Smoke - The Path to a New Pope
WHITE SMOKE: The Path to A New Pope explores humanity's most elaborate and secretive transfer of power - the death of a pope and the election of his successor. From the traditional three taps of a si…
Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago