John Allen: "Conclave" (Image/Doubleday)

John Allen: "Conclave" (Image/Doubleday)

National Catholic Reporter correspondent John Allen explains the process by which a new Pope is elected in the Roman Catholic Church, and talks about the current balance of power in the Vatican.

National Catholic Reporter correspondent John Allen explains the process by which a new Pope is elected in the Roman Catholic Church, and talks about the current balance of power in the Vatican.

Guests

John Allen

Vatican correspondent, National Catholic Reporter, author of "Conclave" and "All the Pope's Men."

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