In Conclave, Part 2: Texas Ties, Hollywood Takes, and Vatican Stakes
About this episode
This episode explores the dynamics of the papal conclave and contrasts Hollywood's depiction with the actual spiritual process.
Ever wondered what really happens when Catholic cardinals gather to elect a new pope? In this episode, we continue our conversation with canon lawyer Benedict Nguyen of the University of St. Thomas in Houston. The timing couldn't be more perfect—recorded during the recent papal conclave, our conversation explores the fascinating tension between Hollywood portrayals (like the trending film "Conclave") and the authentic spiritual process. Nguyen distinguishes between procedural acc...
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