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Who Takes Over When the Pope Dies—and How Will the Next Pope Be Chosen?
Pope Francis is still alive, and we are pretty much all the better for it. That said, the Associated Press reported over the ...
What does white or black smoke from the Sistine Chapel mean?
It explains that the white smoke comes from "potassium chlorate, lactose and the conifer resin called rosin, which is often ...
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How is a conclave conducted after a pope dies?
What happens after a pope dies? Many are asking this as the 88-year-old pontiff has been in the hospital since Feb. 14.
Francis Is in the Hospital. What Happens When a Pope Dies?
Time-honored rituals, drafted and refined over centuries, allow time for mourning and provide order at a dramatic moment of ...
As Catholics Pray for Pope Francis, Cardinals Are Divided on the Church’s Future
Cardinals today still have the chance to lobby behind closed doors for their favored candidate during a conclave. The divine ...
How a new Pope is chosen and why white smoke is so important?
The process of selecting a new pope has remained largely unchanged for the past 800 years. Known as the Papal Conclave, this ...
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Pope Francis: What happens when Roman Catholic leader dies? Traditions and succession explained
The colour of the smoke emerging from the chimney signals the results to the public: black smoke indicates that no pope has ...
Here are the elaborate rituals of the Catholic church in the event of Pope Francis's death
The Vatican's succession process to elect a new pope is one filled with ancient tradition and custom. Pope Francis has ...