The papal conclave is happening right now, and we know you have questions!
For the basics on what the papal conclave is and how it works, check out our video on How Catholics Elect a Pope.
If you’re wondering why only cardinals are allowed to vote in the process, we answer all your questions about that in this explainer.
If you want to know why the conclave takes place in Rome, check out this video Fr. Dave recorded from Vatican City, back when Pope Francis was elected.
In the past week, Fr. Dave has answered questions about the conclave on Facebook live, previewed the conclave with Vatican insider John Allen, Jr., and talked with papal biographer Austin Ivereigh about his expectations for the conclave.
And as we wait to see the smoke rise over the Vatican, Fr. Dave is back in Rome, doing interviews and recording videos. Be sure to tune into the radio show, which is airing daily from Rome, while we wait for the exciting proclamation “Habemus papam!” and we learn who our next pope will be.
