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How does one become the Pope? In continuation of our series on the papacy, Justin Hibbard examines the history and development of the papal elections. How was the Pope elected in the early Church? Why did it lead to antipopes? Why were there lengthy periods of time when the Chair of St. Peter was vacant? And what historical moments have led to how the Pope is elected today?
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SHOW NOTES:
* Video ABC News Coverage of Pope Francis’ Election
* St. Irenaeus’ list of succession of Bishops of Rome (Against Heresies 3:3)
* Church Fathers on Peter’s Successors
* Toronto, Tehran, Tokyo: Pope Names 21 New Cardinals from Around the World
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