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Summary

The script delves into the secretive and symbolic tradition of the papal conclave, detailing the process of electing a new Pope in the Catholic Church. It explains the role of cardinals, the rules governing the conclave since 1378, and the historical significance of the event. The script also touches on the use of smoke signals to indicate the election results, the evolution of the voting process, and the preparations for Pope Francis's visit to Indonesia. It provides a fascinating insight into the rituals and secrecy surrounding the selection of the Pope.

Takeaways

• 😀 The conclave is a traditional and symbolic process for electing a new Pope in the Catholic Church.
• 🔐 The process is highly secretive, with strict rules enforced by the Vatican to maintain confidentiality.
• 🎩 Cardinals, who are senior officials in the Church, have the dual privilege of electing a Pope and being eligible for election themselves.
• 🕰 A conclave is convened only after the death of the previous Pope or when a Pope resigns, as was the case with Pope Benedict XVI.
• 🌍 The conclave involves 117 cardinals from around the world, including representatives from Indonesia.
• 🏰 The cardinals reside in the Sistine Chapel within the Apostolic Palace during the conclave, which is locked and accessible only to the cardinals and a few staff.
• 🔮 The term 'conclave' originates from the Latin 'cum clave', meaning 'with a key', reflecting the locked nature of the proceedings.
• 🗳️ Voting within the conclave is secret, and the process can be lengthy, with a maximum of four voting sessions per day.
• 🌫️ The color of the smoke emitted from the chapel's chimney signals the outcome of the voting; black smoke indicates no Pope has been elected, while white smoke signifies a new Pope has been chosen.
• 📜 The tradition of using smoke color to indicate the election result dates back to at least the late 19th or early 20th century, with specific chemicals used to create the colored smoke since 2005.

Q & A

What is the process of electing a new Pope called?

The process of electing a new Pope is called a Conclave.

What is the significance of the term 'Conclave'?

The term 'Conclave' comes from the Latin word 'cum clave', which means 'with a key', and it refers to the locked room where the Cardinals are sequestered to elect a new Pope.

Who are the electors in a Papal Conclave?

The electors in a Papal Conclave are the members of the College of Cardinals, who are usually high-ranking officials within the Church, such as Archbishops.

What is the minimum age limit for a Cardinal to participate in the Conclave?

The minimum age limit for a Cardinal to participate in the Conclave is 80 years old.

How is the secrecy of the Conclave maintained?

The secrecy of the Conclave is maintained by strict rules that require all Cardinals and staff within the area to maintain absolute confidentiality about the proceedings.

What is the historical significance of the smoke signal during the Conclave?

The smoke signal during the Conclave is a historical indicator of the election results. Black smoke signifies that a Pope has not been elected, while white smoke indicates that a new Pope has been chosen.

What substances were used to produce the smoke signals before 2005?

Before 2005, natural substances like wet straw for white smoke and incense for black smoke were used to produce the smoke signals during the Conclave.

What substances are currently used to produce the smoke signals in the Conclave?

Currently, a mixture of potassium chlorate, lactose, and coliver resin is burned to produce white smoke, while potassium perchlorate, anthracene, and a small amount of sulfur are burned to produce black smoke.

What is the maximum number of Cardinals allowed to vote in a Conclave as per the rules set in 1975?

As per the rules set in 1975, the maximum number of Cardinals allowed to vote in a Conclave is 120.

What is the procedure if a Pope resigns or passes away?

If a Pope resigns or passes away, a new Conclave is called to elect a new Pope. All Cardinals under the age of 80 are eligible to vote.

How is the new Pope announced to the public?

The new Pope is announced to the public through a declaration made from a window facing St. Peter's Square, where the crowd gathered can hear the announcement 'Habemus Papam', meaning 'We have a Pope'.

Outlines

00:00

🏛️ The Process of Papal Election

The script introduces the process of papal election known as 'conclave,' a tradition rich in symbolism and secrecy within the Catholic Church. It explains that the conclave is initiated upon the death or resignation of a Pope. The participants are the cardinals, senior church officials appointed by the Pope, who are typically archbishops. The script also mentions the maximum age limit for cardinals to participate in the conclave, which is 80 years old. The last conclave occurred in 2013 following Pope Benedict XVI's resignation, and it highlights the secrecy and sacredness of the event, taking place in the Sistine Chapel within Vatican City.

05:04

🔮 The Mystery and History of the Conclave

This paragraph delves into the secretive nature of the conclave, emphasizing the rules that must be followed by the cardinals and staff during the process. It discusses the historical interventions in papal elections, which led to the establishment of the current system in 1271. The paragraph also covers the changes in the election process over time, including the criteria for papal candidates, voting regulations, and the isolation of cardinals during the conclave. It mentions the historical significance of the smoke signal, used to indicate the outcome of the voting, with white smoke signifying the election of a new Pope and black smoke indicating no decision yet.

10:05

🌫️ The Smoke Signal: A Traditional Indicator

The script explains the three stages of the papal election process: pre-election, election, and post-election. It details the voting procedure within the conclave, where cardinals cast secret ballots. The paragraph highlights the tradition of using smoke signals to communicate the election results to the public, with white smoke indicating the successful election of a new Pope and black smoke signaling that no Pope has been elected yet. The paragraph also discusses the historical use of natural materials to produce the smoke and the changes in the chemicals used for this purpose since 2005, which now include potassium chlorate, lactose, and collyrium to produce white smoke, and potassium perchlorate, anthracene, and a small amount of gasoline to produce black smoke.

15:06

🎉 The Announcement of a New Pope

The final paragraph describes the moment when a new Pope is elected. It mentions that the oldest cardinal in the conclave will announce the election, which is communicated to the public from a window facing St. Peter's Square. The announcement is made in Latin, stating 'habemus Papam,' meaning 'we have a Pope.' The new Pope then appears to greet the crowd gathered in the square and those following the event worldwide. The paragraph concludes with an invitation to follow a special program for the upcoming visit of Pope Francis to Indonesia, available on the specified YouTube channel.

Keywords

💡Conclave

The Conclave is the process by which a new Pope is elected within the Catholic Church. It is a secretive and solemn event, traditionally conducted in the Sistine Chapel within the Vatican. The term 'conclave' is derived from the Latin 'cum clavis,' meaning 'with a key,' reflecting the locked nature of the proceedings. In the video, the conclave is central to the narrative as it discusses the historical and current practices of papal elections, including the secrecy and the process of voting.

💡Cardinals

Cardinals are high-ranking officials within the Catholic Church, often serving as bishops in major dioceses or holding other significant positions. They are referred to as 'Princes of the Church' due to their dual role of electing a new Pope and being eligible for election themselves. In the context of the video, the Cardinals form the electoral body that convenes in the Conclave, and the script mentions the historical evolution of the criteria for who can be a Cardinal and vote in the papal elections.

💡Pope

The Pope is the Bishop of Rome and the spiritual leader of the worldwide Catholic Church. The term is used to refer to the individual who holds the highest office in the Church, and the video discusses the process by which a new Pope is elected, including the conditions under which a conclave is called, such as the death or resignation of the previous Pope.

💡Sistine Chapel

The Sistine Chapel, known in Italian as 'Cappella Sistina,' is a chapel in the Apostolic Palace, the official residence of the Pope. It is famous for its artwork, particularly the ceiling painted by Michelangelo. In the context of the video, the Sistine Chapel is the location where the Cardinals are sequestered during the Conclave to elect a new Pope, emphasizing its significance in the Church's history and tradition.

💡Smoke Signal

The smoke signal is a traditional method used during the Conclave to communicate the outcome of the papal election to the public. Black smoke, or 'fumata nera,' indicates that no Pope has been elected in that round of voting, while white smoke, or 'fumata bianca,' signifies that a new Pope has been chosen. The video script describes the use of chemical compounds to create the smoke and the historical practice of using natural materials for the same purpose.

💡Papal Election

A papal election is the process of selecting a new Pope, which occurs when the position becomes vacant. The video discusses the historical and current mechanisms of papal elections, including the rules established by Pope Nicholas I in 1271 to prevent external influences and ensure that only Cardinals can vote.

💡Apostolic Palace

The Apostolic Palace is the official residence of the Pope, located in Vatican City. It is where the Sistine Chapel is found, and it serves as the location for the Conclave. The video mentions the Apostolic Palace to set the scene for the secretive and sacred nature of the papal election process.

💡Vatican

The Vatican refers to the independent city-state enclaved within Rome, which serves as the spiritual and administrative center of the Catholic Church and the residence of the Pope. The term is used in the video to describe the governing body that oversees the Conclave and the election of a new Pope, emphasizing the central role of the Vatican in this process.

💡Pope Francis

Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, is the current Pope of the Catholic Church, elected in 2013. The video script mentions Pope Francis in the context of his election and the use of smoke signals to announce his selection, providing a recent historical example of the papal election process.

💡Kardinal Ignasius Suharyo

Kardinal Ignasius Suharyo is mentioned in the video as the Cardinal from Indonesia who was part of the Conclave in 2013. His inclusion in the script highlights the global nature of the Catholic Church and the participation of Cardinals from various countries in the papal election.

Highlights

The konkf or papal election process is rich in symbolism and meaning within the Catholic Church.

The process is shrouded in secrecy, guarded closely by the Vatican.

Symbols include the Cardinal's Oath, black smoke, and the Sistine Chapel.

Conclaves are held when a Pope dies or resigns, such as Pope Benedict XVI's resignation.

Cardinals are senior officials in the Church, often Archbishops, who can be elected as Pope.

Conclaves have been conducted since 1378, with Cardinals both electing and being elected as Pope.

The last conclave occurred in 2013 after Pope Benedict XVI's surprising resignation.

During a conclave, Cardinals reside in the Vatican's most sacred rooms, including the Sistine Chapel.

The term 'conclave' originates from the Latin 'cum clave', meaning 'locked', reflecting the secrecy.

Conclave rules are strict, with all activities within the chamber highly confidential.

Historically, papal elections were influenced by external factors, leading to controversies.

Pope Nicholas I established the cardinal-only election system to reduce external interference.

Voting rules have evolved, with the current requirement of a 2/3 majority to elect a Pope.

The number of cardinals eligible to vote has been capped at 120 since 1975.

The selection process occurs in three stages: pre-election, election, and post-election.

Voting is secret, and the results are signaled by smoke; black for no Pope elected, white for a new Pope.

The tradition of using smoke to signal the election results dates back to the 19th or early 20th century.

The chemicals used to produce white smoke have been disclosed since 2005, including potassium chlorate, lactose, and resin.

Upon a new Pope's election, the senior cardinal of the College of Cardinals announces it to the public.

The announcement is made in Latin, 'Habemus Papam', meaning 'We have a Pope'.

Transcripts

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konkf atau proses pemilihan paus

merupakan tradisi yang kaya simbol dan

makna dari gereja Katolik seluruh

prosesnya penuh dengan kahasiaan yang

dijaga rapat ole

Vatikan

simbol-simbol mulai dari Sumpah kardinal

asap hitam danh hingga ruanganunciem

semua Bagaimana ceritanya simak

selengkapnya dalam lebih dekat jelang

kedatangan Paus Fransiskus ke

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indonesia peserta konklf adalah dewan

kardinal kardinal merupakan gelar yang

diberikan langsung oleh Paus kepada

seorang pejabat senior dalam gereja

umumnya para kardinal adalah Uskup Agung

di sebuah wilayah Walaupun ada juga

kardinal yang bukan Uskup tapi memegang

peran penting yang

lain pertanyaannya Kapankah ada konklav

atau pemilihan paus baru pemilihan paus

baru digelar ketika paus sebelumnya

meninggal dunia atau ketika paus

sebelumnya mengundurkan diri seperti

pergantian dari Paus Benediktus 16

sebel paus benedus 16 pengunduran diri

terakhir paus terjadi pada

145itutaciausan

konkengat wtu 15 S Har sejak kekosongan

teradi ketika ini terjadi semua anggota

dewan

kardinal sudah melebihi batas maksimal

80 tahun lalu siapa pemilih dan yang

dipilih dalam konklav seperti tadi sudah

disebut pemilih dalam konklav pada saat

ini adalah dewan kardinal nah yang

dipilih menjadi Paus adalah salah satu

anggota dewan

kardinal Aturan ini berlaku sejak

1378 makanya kardinal sering juga

disebut sebagai Pangeran gereja

karena selain punya hak memilih Paus

mereka juga punya hak untuk dipilih

menjadi

Paus jadi dalam konklav hak memilih Paus

dan dipilih sebagai paus hanya dimiliki

oleh

kardinal konklav terakhir terjadi pada

2013 saat itu Paus Benediktus 16 secara

mengejutkan mengundurkan diri pada 28

Februari 2013 setelah pengunduran itu

Vatikan bersiap menggelar

konklav pada 12 Maret

2013 konklav dimulai waktu itu Vatikan

memanggil 117 kardinal dari seluruh

dunia untuk memilih Paus baru Namun du

diantaranya akhirnya batal berangkat ke

Vatikan salah satunya dari Indonesia

yaitu

kardinalusa sekarang sudah diganti oleh

kardinal Ignasius suharyo selama konklav

para kardinal akan dibawa dan tinggal di

ruangan paling sakral di sana inilah

kapel sistina atau sistin chapel dalam

bahasa

Inggris Lokasinya ada di dalam area

istana apostolik kediaman resmi paus di

Vatikan ruangan ini nanti akan dikunci

hanya para kardinal dan sangat sedikit

petugas yang bisa masuk ke sini asal

kata konklave adalah

kumklave bahasa Latin yang artinya

adalah dikunci inilah arti literal dari

konklav para kardinal dikunci di dalam

ruangan semua yang terjadi di dalam

ruangan ini bersifat super rahasia

begitu Rahasianya sampai ada sejumlah

aturan yang wajib ditaati para kardinal

dan staf yang bertugas misal nih sebelum

kardinal

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buangantuk tidak adaat perekun kamaat

kon dimul kardinal

makan dan melakan voting di area terb

hingga pa

barupere jugil berkunikas

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baik kardinal Maun staf yang bertugas

Harus

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tadi kon

danelnya nah misterius bangetak sih

Terata kerahasiaan ini dijaga Vatikan

bukan tanpa sebab

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pakanatat sejarah proses peman Pa sebel

kon Diar intervi

piar Pausa Diga

peraeng di kahas ini dij

sia yang tidak memilih

dia Nah tadi kan sempat disebut kalau

kerahasiaan ini terjadi karena

pengalaman sejarah seperti intervensi

dalam pemilihan

paus konk memang panjang

sejarahnya mekanisme yang berjalan

sampai sekarang sebenarnya baru dimulai

pada

1271 tapi itua taktika

setikang sebelnyaamp AB

pemilihan paus dilakukan langsung oleh

para imam dan Jemaat gereja Roma antara

abad ke-8 dan 11 pemilihan paus

seringkiali dipengaruhi oleh para

bangsawan kerajaan-kerajaan di Eropa

mekanisme ini kerap memunculkan sengketa

bahkan sampai ada antipaus antipaus

adalah sebutan untuk orang yang

mengklaim diri menjadi Paus pondasi awal

untuk sistem yang berjalan sekarang

diletakkan oleh

pada 13 April

1559 paus nolas mengeluarkan dekr

inomine Domini Arya n tuhankr iniat t

cara baru pemilihan paus lalu yang

berhak memilih Paus hanya kardinal untuk

mengurangi campur tangan

eksternal situtaci di perie

iniang raja-raop

sehingga acap kali pemilihan paus

dipengaruhi oleh kepentingan politik

raja-raja itu dekrit yang dikeluarkan

paus Nikolas I juga menjadi dasar bagi

terbentuknya dewan kardinal yang berlaku

hingga hari

ini dewan ini secara resmi baru

terbentuk mulai

1150 belum selesai beragam prosedur

pemilihan paus mengalami banyak

perubahan dari masa ke masa

seperti kriteria kandidat paus peraturan

pemungutan suara dan keharusan

pengasingan para kardinal selama

konk misal soal aturan pemungutan

suara paus baru akan terpilih ketika

mendapatkan minimal 2/3 suara dewan

kardinal aturan iniaku

se9 terus bertambah seiring waktu untuk

ilustrasi sampai akhir abad pertengahan

jumlah kardinal barulah 30 orang namun

pada

1586 jumlahnya sudah 70

orang lebih dari 4 abad kemudian

tepatnya pada

1975 paus Paulus Vi membuat aturan bahwa

maksimum kardinal yang bisa ikut memilih

Paus alias anggota dewan kardinal

dibatasi 120

orang pada

1970 sudah lebih dulu ada aturan soal

batas usia maksimal pemilih paus yaitu

80 tahun nah ini juga pelik karena

hingga

2023 jumlah kardinal tercatat 222 orang

tapi biarkan bagian seleksi kardinal

yang bisa menjadi anggota dewan kardinal

tetap jadi otoritas gereja ya

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mulai masuk bagian yang seru dari

konklav secara umum proses pemilihan

berlangsung dalam tiga tahap yaitu

prapemilihan pemilihan dan pasca

pemilihan selama proses pemungutan suara

di konklav kalau dianalogikan dengan

pemilu pemberian suara bersifat

rahasia sebelumnya ada

premilihan ini tahap

araonudahemutan suara

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difirmat suara

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sepuhnyaeman

individualard ada itu

PA bukan jabatan yang dikejar tapi

sepenuhnya diimani sebagai tuas

perutusan dari

Tuhan Nah ada yang seru di Bagan

iniik bisa setika tahu hasil pemungutan

suara di konk lewat

asap Jadi sebelum konk ada tungku

danerobong asap sementara

dipasang tentang hasil pemungutan suara

di konklav bila asap berwarna hitam

artinya paus baru belum

terpilih sebaliknya saat asap yang

keluar berwarna putih publik akan

seketika tahu bahwa paus baru telah

terpilih jadi Bagaimana pemilihan paus

berjalan sekarang pemilihan awal

berlangsung pada hari pertama konklav

sistemnya

voting para anggota dewan kardinal akan

menuliskan satu nama di masing-masing

surat suara miliknya bila sudah ada

kandidat yang mendapat 2/3 suara maka

paus baru telah terpilih sebaliknya bila

Paus baru belum terpilih maka maksimal

empat pemilihan digelar dalam sehari

pada hari-hari berikutnya dari konklav

jika 3 hari pemungutan suara belum juga

mendapatkan paus baru para anggota dewan

kardinal diwajibkan berdoa dan melakukan

kontemplasi seharian penuh Kalau siklus

4 hari ini berulang sampai 7 kali akan

ada pemungutan suara bagi dua peraih

suara terbanyak di pemungutan suara

sebelumnya meski demikian syarat paus

baru bisa terpilih tetap adalah 2/3

total suara seperti diatur sejak

1179 as yangeli pelsistina ini juga ada

cerita seru

tersendiri tidak sepenuhnya jelas Sejak

kapan tradisi ini ada namun asap putih

sebagai penanda paus baru telah terpilih

dapat dilacak setidaknya sejak akhir

abad ke-19 atau awal abad

ke-20 lalu Bahan apa yang bisa spesifik

mengeluarkan warna asap sesuai hasil

pemungutan suara di konklav sebelum 2005

Vatikan menggunakan bahan-bahan alami

untuk asap putih dibakarlah jerami basah

Adapun asap hitam adalah hasil

pembakaran lempengan

tar Kemudian sejak 2005 bahan yang

dipakai berubah pada 2013 bahan kimia

yang dipakai untuk keperluan ini

diungkap ke publik untuk menghasilkan

asap putih saat ini yang dibakar adalah

campuran kalium klorat laktosa dan resin

koliver sementara as hitam dihasilkan

dari pembakaran kalium perklorat

antrasena dan

blerang saat Paus Fransiskus terpilih

menjadi Paus ada empat gumpalan asap

hitam menguar lewat cerobong asap kapel

sistina sebelum asap putih akhirnya

meluncur Nah setelah paus baru terpilih

kardinal paling senior dari dewan

kardinal akan

mengumumkannya pengumuman dilakukan

lewat salah satu jendela di kapel

yang menghadap lapangan Santo Petrus

Kalimat pertama dalam Pengumuman itu

adalah habemus Papam bahasa Latin

Artinya kita memiliki paus menyusul paus

baru biasanya akan muncul juga di

jendela yang sama menyapa umat yang

berkumpul di lapangan dan di seluruh

dunia yang mengikuti jalannya konk

walaupunbera paus tidak

melakannya juga ya Sah .c pemilihan paus

ini ikuti Terus program lebih dekat

spesial jelang kunjungan Paus Fransiskus

ke Indonesia hanya di kanal

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