What happens during a conclave? The death of a pope and timeline of events explained.

When a pope dies or announces his resignation, the task of selecting a new pope begins. It's a deeply spiritual and historic process that involves the highest levels of tradition and reverence and secrecy. Once elected, the church moves forward under the guidance of its new shepherd as it continues its mission to evangelize, to spread the gospel message, and to be an instrument of God's work in the world, focused on the saving mission of Jesus Christ. This is the transition of a pope, a moment of deep significance for the Catholic Church and for the world. Jennifer Brinker of the St. Louis Review recently met with Father Jason Schumer, Vice Rector of Cardinal Glennon College at Kenrick Glennon Seminary, who spent several years in Rome to explain what happens during the papal transition and what it means for the church and beyond. Discover the latest regional and national news, insightful articles on spiritual growth, and topics central to the Catholic faith with the St. Louis Review: https://www.stlouisreview.com/