How Do They Choose the Pope?

When it comes time to elect a new pope, the College of Cardinals gets together to convene what is referred to as a papal conclave, during which they vote on who will become the next successor of St. Peter. Watch this video to find out more about what happens during the conclave and the ins and outs of the voting process.

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[annacorinnemartin]

Thank you for this great video! I just shared it with my 5th grade students, and they loved it!

[youtubevideo]

I remember that question i answered Yes. I was chilling that day and scared☺

[hatrick]

"Do you accept your canonical election as Supreme Pontiff?" Can someone decline this offer? Has it ever happened?

[rsmckenna]

Thank you - will be very useful in my high school Theology classes.

[marybethsimoneit]

Hurray for Busted Halo ! A teaching video my students can relate to with enough interesting info to keep them asking more questions.

[FrKurtisGunwall]

Quick and simple explanation. Good job.

[carultch]

If women were ever allowed to become cardinals, would they wear brown outfits instead of red?  Because female bird cardinals are brown.

[benedictbuberwa]

One amongst the Most Beautiful Stuffs about the Catholic Church's teachings is "We are Always taught to love Our Fellows, no matter the differences " We never get swayed by the Words of Anyone who differs from us in Faith.

From that Standpoint, May Our Blessed Holy Mother, Ever Virgin, Mary, Intercede on Our behalf to her son that we may learn To love each other.

I love You All.

[GregAitchison]

Good stuff! I'm going to show this to my students to prep them for our new "papa". Thanks so much!

[simonkiwuuwa]

Thanks
You have helped me to do my research

[TheBadTrad]

Nice to see the photo of McCarrick (as well as Mahoney) at 0:52. I realize this video predates the “Summer of Shame”, but….

[EVZYL]

You're right. I suppose one should be grateful for small mercies!

[carultch]

What substance do they burn, that makes the white smoke?

[gentleprisoner]

God really is the one who chooses our leader, the only reason why the cardinals are visible choosing the pope cause of course you would not expect God to come on earth visible and said"this is the man I am choosing to become the next pope" By the Holy Spirit God guides the cardinals in choosing the next papa..

[noeleenleahy]

Thanks for this, very clear for my students to understand.

[SlimShady]

the Church may not be perfect but still I love it with all my heart, nothing in this world is perfect, I am not perfect, I am a sinner, but that does not make me evil, if that were so that would make you who reads this comment evil too. therefore my church is not evil, but a force for good in this world and hence I love it so much I am ready to dedicate my entire life to it, in the service of my lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Catholic Church is my home and Family united in the blood of Christ

[mikeynshar]

this is an awesome quick way of showing how the new pope is chosen.thanks

[rundellanes]

when I was 5 years old I think choosing a pope is different from this. I think they write their name and burn it one by one and whose paper burn with white smoke will be elected as a pope.and now I'm wrong.

[DrMillennium]

I thought God chooses him, I am confused !

[mehjs]

Thank you Great stuff! You forgot to mention the Holy Spirit! Not just a man's choice but by the spirit of God...I know you probably had this in mind I'm just saying