What Happens When a Pope Is Chosen? Inside the Conclave with Tyler Mayer

In this episode of Worth Your Time, hosts Kristi Lee and Dr. Rob Shumaker dive into the global significance of the recent papal conclave and selection of Pope Leo XIV. Special guest Tyler Mayer—president of Providence Cristo Rey High School and former seminarian—joins the conversation to explain what actually happens when a new pope is chosen, including the meaning behind papal names, the role of cardinals, and conclave traditions that even include porta-potties in the Sistine Chapel. This wide-ranging discussion covers both serious insights and lighthearted takes on Catholic history, conclave process, and the cultural fascination surrounding the Pope. You don’t have to be Catholic to enjoy this—just curious.