EPISODE · May 3, 2025 · 11 MIN
How Papal Conclaves Work
from Crash Course Catholicism · host Dr Caitlin West
In this short, bonus episode, we discuss what a papal conclave looks like. How does voting work? How many votes are needed for someone to be elected pope? Why is the process so secretive?The information in this episode comes from "Universi Dominici Gregis", an apostolic constitution which outlines the prescriptions for papal elections. The full document can be found here. Donate via PayPalSupport us on Patreon!Contact the podcast: [email protected]: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/
NOW PLAYING
How Papal Conclaves Work
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Feb 4, 2026 ·18m
May 20, 2024 ·7m
Apr 11, 2024 ·9m
Apr 3, 2024 ·14m