00:00Each time the leader of the Catholic Church, the Pope, passes away, a centuries-old ritual
00:10takes place in the heart of Vatican City, beneath the Grand Dome of St. Peter's Basilica.
00:17The world is mourning the passing of Pope Francis,
00:20the beloved Argentine pontiff who became a symbol of humility and reform.
00:30But what happens next? The Church must elect a new shepherd,
00:34and this sacred process is called the Papal Conclave.
00:41When the conclave begins, the doors of the Sistine Chapel are sealed.
00:46Only the College of Cardinals, those under 80, are allowed inside.
00:52Inside, they vote. Ballots are cast secretly, and it takes a two-thirds majority to elect the next Pope.
01:00After each round, the ballots are burned.
01:06Black smoke means no decision. White smoke signals Habemus Papam. We have a Pope.
01:13The new Pope accepts the role, chooses his papal name, and appears before the world on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica.
01:21The Pope's role goes far beyond the Vatican walls.
01:26He is the spiritual leader of over a billion people and a diplomatic figure,
01:32influencing not just religious matters, but global peace, social justice, and human dignity.
01:38The last conclave was held in March 2013, following Pope Benedict XVI's resignation,
01:47a rare event that ushered in the papacy of Pope Francis.
01:50Now, as the world says farewell to Pope Francis, the Church prepares once more for a sacred tradition that spans centuries,
02:01choosing a new shepherd for uncertain times.
02:06In a world ever in need of guidance, the election of a new Pope marks an end of an era,
02:11and gives hope for a future shaped by faith, compassion, and unity.
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