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At the conclave, politics and prayer come together. Is that a problem?

Welcome to America magazine’s Conclave Podcast. Our editors are on the ground in Rome covering the conclave to elect the next pope.

In today’s episode from Rome, the team discusses:

  • The latest conclave news, including the installation of the chimney of the roof of the Sistine Chapel and how many cardinals have arrived in Rome
  • The cardinals have asked Catholics to pray for them and the conclave. What exactly should we be praying for? And should we be scandalized by the intermingling of politics and spirituality?

This episode features:

  • James Martin, S.J., America’s editor at large and founder of Outreach
  • Colleen Dulle, co-host of America’s “Inside the Vatican” podcast
  • Zac Davis, director of digital strategy and co-host of America’s “Jesuitical” podcast
  • J.D. Long García, senior editor at America

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Jesuitical

A podcast for saints and sinners from America Media. Hosted by Ashley McKinless and Zac Davis.

Inside the Vatican

Each week, Colleen Dulle goes behind the headlines of the biggest Vatican news stories with America’s Rome correspondent Gerard O’Connell. They'll break down complicated news stories that have a whole lot of history behind them in an understandable, engaging way. Colleen and Gerard will give you the inside scoop on what people inside the Vatican are thinking, saying—and planning.

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