Discover the dramatic origins of the papal conclave and the extraordinary story of Pope Gregory X!

Journey back to the 13th century and uncover how political turmoil and divine providence gave birth to the first true papal conclave.

Learn how a deacon from Piacenza—Tedaldo Visconti—was elected Pope Gregory X after a historic 3-year deadlock.

Explore the powerful legacy of Ubi Periculum, the decree that shaped the modern conclave.

Western Europe's Cardinals: Can They Rekindle the Flame of Faith in a Secular Age?

Western Europe holds the second-largest voting bloc in the College of Cardinals—but faces rising secularism, anti-Christian sentiment, and demographic decline.

This episode explores the key figures among the Western European electors, their backgrounds, and their influence on the Church's future direction.

From France and Spain to Germany and England, meet the cardinals confronting modern Europe's spiritual crisis.

Eastern Europe's Cardinals and the Conclave: Faith After Persecution

As the Conclave approaches, Eastern European cardinals represent a Church shaped by decades of communist oppression, post-Soviet transition, and now rising secularism.

This episode dives into the unique voices from Poland, Hungary, Lithuania, and beyond—men formed in suffering, now called to shape the Church’s future.

With only 9 electors but powerful symbolic weight, can this region inspire a renewal of faith across the global Church?