As you might expect from a 2,000-year-old religion that employs a million people in every country,

there are a lot of videocentric traditions, and even the phrase, the Catholic Church is a bit of a misnomer

because it's really made of 23 Catholic churches, each with different traditions, though they all do report back to the Pope.

As a result, this video will necessarily have to be an overview of the process, not an exact description of how to climb to the top from every potential starting point.

If you really want to become Pope, please be sure to check your local rules and regulations before applying.