Daily Video — How to Become Pope (or How a Pope is Elected)

With the announcement of Pope Benedict XVI that he will resign his position on February 28, the question of how a new Pope will be elected comes to the forefront again.  Explaining this ancient tradition with a little humor and animation, today’s video explains the process from being a priest and rising to the position of the Pontiff as well as some of the titles, duties, and obligations of the other members of the Church hierarchy involved in the process.

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