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White Smoke - Pope Leo XIV the American Pope

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Catholic Church
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Pope Francis
Pope John Paul I
Pope Benedict XVI
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Papal Election
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Papal Death
Cardinal Pietro Parolin
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Cardinal Johannes Müller
Cardinal Friedrich Weber
1978 Conclave
2013 Conclave
Rafe Fines

With white smoke clearing and history made, our coverage now follows Robert Francis Prevost—the first American ever elected pope—as he begins his reign as Pope Leo XIV.Our daily bulletins track this unprecedented pontificate from his first blessing to his installation mass, analyzing how this Chicago-born, Peru-naturalized former Vatican insider will lead 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide.What does ... more

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Joe Aurelio
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Dr. Kate Cooper
Professor of Ancient History at the University of Manchester
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Dr. Thomas Noble
Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Notre Dame
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Dr. Julia Smith
Professor of Medieval History at the University of Oxford
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Dr. George Democopoulos
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Dr. Carol Straw
Professor Emeritor of History at Mount Holyoke College
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Mark Francis
Co-host and producer, involved in dissecting the ongoing papacy and its global implications.
John McDermott
Co-host and producer, providing insights into ecclesiastical matters surrounding the new pope.

Reviews

3.7 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Ditch the AI

    Really interesting podcast but the AI narration really kills a podcast. Caloroga hire some narrators, please.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Gertruce&Alice
    United States2 months ago
  • AI Podcast

    In each episode, the introduction is so long that it melds into the short episodes, creating confusion in the content. This is also very expensive to subscribe to, with no human element - pure AI. This is not a good sign for the future of podcasts, nor humanity.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    CL_DK
    United States6 months ago
  • AI?

    I liked the content of the podcast, but the voice reading the script and the background music were hard to listen to. I eventually stopped listening because it was so annoying. I did come back when the daily updates started after Pope Francis’ death. The “reader” had odd pauses and unusual pronunciations, making me wonder if this was AI

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    I can run!
    United States6 months ago
  • Often inaccurate

    I don’t believe that the hosts nor the editors (maybe they are the same) seem to be Catholic. Much information lacks clarity. Most often quoted priest is Fr James Martin SJ. Certainly not Orthodox which may be what leads to inaccuracy or at the very least too ambiguous for a podcast that ought to be more concerned with Catholic teaching and processes.

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    1
    DeacRipps
    United States7 months ago
  • Great show!

    This is really well done. Nice dive into the world of the Vatican . Hope the pope gets better

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hey cheers
    United States7 months ago

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What is White Smoke about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content focuses primarily on the unprecedented papacy of Robert Francis Prevost, the first American pope, who reigns as Pope Leo XIV. The episodes dive into themes surrounding his leadership approach, influenced by his unique background and experiences in Latin America, as well as his potential alignment or divergence from the previous pope's agendas. Key topics include the significance of his papal name, early leadership decisions, interactions with world leaders, and the broader implications of his leadership on the Catholic Church amidst contemporary issues such as declining attendance in the West and reform demands. This dynamic exploration combines historical context with present-day challenges, making it a crucial listen for those... more

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2. Jaden Ramias
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4. Dr. Kate Cooper
5. Dr. Thomas Noble
6. Dr. Bronwen Neale
7. Dr. Julia Smith
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