Learn all about the Medieval origins of the Papal Conclave and watch as it unfolds in modern Italy during the Papal Conclave of 2025.
Once a Pope dies the Vatican enters a period called Vacant(Vacant Seat). Then the process of the Papal Conclave is started. Pope Gregory X issued the Papal bull Where the danger is greater intensified (Where greater danger lies) in 1274 which established the Papal Conclave.
Popes after Gregory rescinded the papal conclave and elections took months and years to complete.
The last pope elected outside the Papal Conclave process was Pope Celestine V in 1294. Celestine reinstated Gregory’s papal bull and the papal conclave. Celestine’s successor, Boniface VIII was elected through the Papal Conclave process as has every Pope since.
There have been modifications over the centuries but the core process remains the same.
Listen in to learn the Medieval origins of the papal conclave, how the conclave and voting process works. Who takes the oath of secrecy, why a popes change their names and what does the smoke mean?
Get all the links and see all the pictures in the show notes on Medieval Archives!
- (00:00) – Bells Toll for Pope Francis
- (00:27) – Welcome to the Medieval Archives
- (02:02) – Pope Francis has Died
- (02:59) – 1978 The Year of Three Popes
- (05:00) – Papal Conclave Medieval Origins
- (14:31) – How to Elect A Pope
- (19:15) – The Conclave Begins
- (31:20) – Conclave is Over Thanks to Medieval Popes
- (31:41) – Who Will be the Next Pope?
- (34:23) – Thanks for your support!!
- (35:38) – Papal Anthem
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