With the conclave just days away, attention turns to the strict protocols governing the secretive process of electing the next pope. EWTN News Vice President Dr. Matthew Bunson joins from Rome to explain how secrecy is maintained during the conclave, whether any of the cardinals will have downtime during this period, how the voting process unfolds, and how many votes are required for a new pontiff to be chosen. Lastly, he reflects on the unique overlap of Italy’s Labor Day and the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker.

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