Episode 293 - Inside the Papal Conclave with Heather Darsie

Talking Tudors

Natalie Grueninger

History

4.8 • 785 Ratings

🗓️ 7 May 2025

⏱️ 26 minutes

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Summary

Join us for a captivating episode of Talking Tudors, as host Natalie Grueninger welcomes back historian Heather R. Darsie. Together, they delve into the rich history of the Catholic Church's Jubilee year traditions and explore the intricate process of electing a new pope. Heather shares her insights on the recent events in Rome following the death of Pope Francis, and offers a unique glimpse into the papal conclave and its longstanding history. Heather brings her extensive expertise to the discussion, detailing the historical significance of Jubilee years and the evolution of papal elections. With reference to her own experiences visiting Rome, she provides listeners with a vivid depiction of the Sistine Chapel and the sacred atmosphere surrounding these time-honoured ceremonies. In addition to exploring the traditions of the past, Heather also reflects on the implications of modern reforms within the Church, drawing intriguing parallels to historical reforms seen during the Tudor era. Tune in for an engaging and educational journey through the past and present of one of the world's most fascinating religious traditions. Visit Heather Darsie's official website https://maidensandmanuscripts.com/author/maidensandmanuscripts/ Find out more about your host at https://www.nataliegrueninger.com Join me for '365 Days with Katherine of Aragon'! https://onthetudortrail.com/Blog/2025/04/05/365-days-with-katherine-of-aragon-2/ Support Talking Tudors on Patreon

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0:00.0	Hello and welcome to Talking Tudors, a fortnightly podcast about the ever fascinating Tudor dynasty.
0:07.2	My name is Natalie Gruniger and I'll be your host and guide on this journey through 16th century England.
0:14.0	Are you ready to step through the veil of time into the dazzling and dangerous world of the Tudor Court?
0:20.2	Without further ado, it's time to talk Tudors. Hello. Hello everyone, welcome back to another episode of Talking Tudors.
1:01.6	I'm your host, Natalie Gruniger.
1:03.2	Thank you so much for joining me today.
1:05.3	I'd like to begin by acknowledging and thanking the generous listeners who continue to support Talking Tudors on Patreon and extend
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1:44.4	Tudors merchandise. Check out all the products at Talkingtudors.threadless.com. Now, on to
1:50.8	today's episode, I'm delighted to welcome Heather R. Darcy back to the show to talk about some of the
1:56.4	events currently happening in Rome, following the death of Pope Francis and the history of papal conclaves
2:02.3	in the Catholic Church. Heather is an independent researcher specialising in early modern history.
2:08.4	She describes herself as a Tudor-adjacent historian, focusing on the Holy Roman Empire and England
2:14.7	in the 16th century. She's the author of four non-fiction books,
2:19.0	Anna Duchess of Cleves, the King's beloved sister, children of the House of Cleves, Anna
2:23.8	and her siblings, Stuart's spouses, a compendium of consorts from James I First of Scotland
2:29.5	to Queen Anne of Great Britain, and Catherine of Arrigan, Spanish Princess, I am not as simple as I may seem.
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