CONCLAVE. SECRETS OF PAPAL ELECTIONS

Discover the behind-the-scenes of one of the most fascinating events in the Catholic Church and global politics. The book "Conclave. Secrets of Papal Elections" by Fr. Przemysław Śliwiński is an insightful analysis of the papal election process, from sede vacante to the historic Habemus Papam. Learn about the mechanisms, rituals, and tensions surrounding the conclave, which arouse emotions around the world.

• In-depth analysis of the papal election process
• History and rituals of the conclave
• Behind the scenes of secret ballots
• The role of cardinals in the election of the Pope
• The influence of global politics on the conclave
• Author – Fr. Przemysław Śliwiński, expert in the field of papal elections
• Required reading for those interested in church history and politics

The book compares two different systems of leader selection: the President of the USA and the Pope. In the United States, electors reflect the will of the voters, while in the Vatican, cardinals are only bound by their own conscience and God. This makes the election of the Pope a unique and mysterious process.

Fr. Przemysław Śliwiński, media expert, journalist and publicist, specializes in the subject of papal elections. His book is the result of many years of research and analysis, which allow us to understand how the conclave mechanism works and why it arouses such great emotions around the world. The author also brings closer the process of electing cardinals, those who are electors of popes, and the way in which subsequent popes shaped the composition of the College of Cardinals.

"Conclave. Secrets of Papal Elections" is a read for anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge about one of the most fascinating and mysterious processes in the Catholic Church. The book reveals the behind-the-scenes of papal elections, analyzes their history, rituals and mechanisms, and shows what distinguishes the conclave from other elections. It is a must-read for all those interested in church history and global politics.

The paperback edition, with 448 pages, in 166x223 mm format, was published in 2025 by Stacja 7 Publishing House. This is a guarantee of the high quality and reliability of the information contained in the book.