"Papal Smoke Signals & Secrecy Unearthed!"
Generated on April 26, 2026
TLDR This episode examines papal selection history and promotes TrueWork outdoor gear for unpredictable spring weather, revealing conclave voting secrecy with white smoke as an election signal; St. Peter's Square celebrations follow after the announcement "Habemus Papam."
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The podcast episode "That New Pope Smell" from "Everything Everywhere Daily," sponsored by Mint Mobile and TrueWork, explores the unique papal selection process and promotes outdoor workwear suitable for unpredictable springtime conditions.
02:27
The podcast episode delves into how popes were historically selected and offers a discount on TrueWork outdoor workwear.
04:41
In this section, "That New Pope Smell" discusses how popes were historically chosen following Henry III's actions, leading to the creation of rules in Nicholas II's bull allowing only cardinals to elect a pope.
06:49
Cardinals must have two-thirds majority to elect a pope; this rule has seen changes over time.
09:03
The Vatican's conclave procedures ensure a fair pope selection by allowing secret voting among cardinals with modern security measures.
11:04
Cardinals secretly vote for a new pope in two rounds within the Vatican's Sistine Chapel; if no candidate is elected, black smoke signals another round. If someone does get elected during these votes, white smoke indicates their acceptance and they immediately become the bishop of Rome upon ordination as necessary before being installed as Pope.
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Cardinals secretly vote, and upon electing a new pope with approval expressed by white smoke followed by public announcement, celebrations ensue in St. Peter's Square as the cardinal proto-deacon proclaims "Habemus Papam," declaring we have a Pope.
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