“Habemus Papam,” the words that mark the announcement of a new Pope are soon to be uttered by the Vatican as St. Peter’s Square erupts in joy after white smoke signaled the arrival of a new era for the Catholic Church.
Though the decision has been made, tradition dictates that there may still be up to an hour before the world hears the new Pope speak.
Behind closed doors, the man chosen to lead the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics is being prepared—physically and spiritually—for one of the most consequential appearances of his life.
