In recent weeks, the papal conclave has drawn heightened public attention. Alongside this interest, a multitude of self-proclaimed “experts” have emerged, spreading numerous inaccuracies and half-truths across various platforms. As the Fraknói Research Group considers it essential—not only to conduct fundamental scholarly research but also to present historical knowledge and recent findings in an accurate and accessible manner—its members accepted several invitations to share their insights on the conclave through both public and commercial media outlets.
On May 8, Péter Tusor appeared on Kossuth Radio’s Good Morning, Hungary program to present the modern and contemporary history of papal conclaves, as well as reflections related to the current one. The previous day, May 7, Gábor Nemes offered live commentary on the opening of the conclave on HírTV. Earlier, on April 24, Viktor Kanász discussed the historical background of papal elections on Retro Radio.
Following the election, further interviews were given on May 10: Péter Tusor appeared on M1, and Viktor Kanász returned to Retro Radio to comment on the identity of the new pope, the choice of papal name, his first gestures, and their historical significance.
In addition, György Sági provided an overview of the background leading up to the present conclave in an article published on Újkor.hu
Péter Tusor’s radio interview can be listened to here (from 7:20), and his TV interview here.
Gábor Nemes’s interview is available here.
Viktor Kanász’s first interview can be heard here (from 36:00), and his second one here (also from 36:00).
