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Behind the Scenes at The Conclave in Rome with my Husband
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In this episode of the Uplifters podcast, host Aransas Savas interviews her husband, Andy Savas, about his recent experience covering the papal conclave in Rome. Andy shares insights into the preparation, the excitement of the event, and the emotional moments of witnessing history as a new pope was elected. The conversation highlights the challenges of live reporting, the atmosphere in St. Peter's Square, and the personal reflections on being part of such a significant occasion.
takeaways
- Andy had no prior knowledge of the conclave process.
- The duration of the conclave is unpredictable.
- The atmosphere in St. Peter's Square was reverent and hushed.
- The first round of voting typically results in black smoke.
- The excitement peaked with the appearance of white smoke.
- Witnessing the election of a new pope is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
- The cardinals had to build consensus quickly during the conclave.
- Andy felt a rush while reporting live from the event.
- The crowd's reaction was mixed when the new pope was revealed.
- Food experiences in Rome added to the adventure.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to the Conclave Adventure
01:50
The Call to Rome: Preparing for the Conclave
03:39
The Journey Begins: Travel to Rome
05:40
Meeting Cardinal Dolan: Insights Before the Conclave
07:29
The Voting Process: Understanding the Conclave Mechanics
10:27
The Anticipation Builds: Smoke Signals and Public Reaction
12:43
The First Night: Black Smoke and Its Implications
15:14
The Second Day: Quick Turnaround and New Developments
16:49
The Moment of Truth: White Smoke and the New Pope
17:29
The Electric Atmosphere of St. Peter's Square
18:24
Capturing the Moment: The Rush of Excitement
19:52
The Anticipation Builds: Who Will Be the New Pope?
21:13
The Revelation: An American Pope
22:24
Mixed Reactions: Joy and Disappointment
23:32
The Aftermath: Coverage and Reactions
25:35
Inside the Conclave: The Process of Election
28:02
Reflections on Tradition and Experience
29:41
Culinary Delights: A Taste of Italy
31:28
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