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Pope Francis passes away. Secret gathering, black & white smoke and other traditions that will elect the next leader of Catholic Church
Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope, has died at age 88 after a 12-year papacy. Following his death, the Vatican ...
From ‘conclave’ to ‘white smoke,’ a glossary of terms used in a papal transition
A change in popes is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the ...
Pope Francis’ Legacy in the U.S.: A More Open, and Then Divided, Church
Pope Francis’ transformative vision for the American church made it more open, but also energized conservative resistance ...
A series of ancient traditions rule the pope's funeral and conclave
The death of Pope Francis sets into motion a series of rituals, some of which go back more than 2,000 years, including how to choose the new pope. Here's what happens next.
I covered two conclaves and a papal funeral: What to expect after Pope Francis' death
A USA TODAY reporter recalls covering the last conclave when Pope Francis was selected. What to expect if you go to Rome for ...
What are the church’s rites after the death of a pope and the election of a new one?
After the ballots are pierced, they are burned in a cylindrical stove at the end of the voting session. Black smoke from the ...
Conclave smoke: What black and white smoke signal during election of a new pope
Black smoke means the election of a new pope was inconclusive. White smoke means a new pope has been selected.
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Why Queen Camilla Wore Black to Meet the Pope, but Princess Charlene Has Permission to Wear White
King Charles and Queen Camilla met with Pope Francis privately despite the Catholic Church leader's recent ... Albert's wife Charlene has worn both white and black for past papal audiences.
Is the Vatican its own country? What to know about the world's smallest sovereign nation
Vatican City is located in Rome, along the Tiber River. Yes, the Vatican is its own country. In fact, it's the smallest fully ...
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Travel to Rome and the Vatican After the Death of Pope Francis: What to Know
At 9:45 a.m. on Easter Monday, April 21, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church ... for news: Black smoke symbolizes failure to elect a new pope; white smoke means a new ...
Black and white smoke: Here's what they signal during the election of a new pope
Black smoke means the election of a new pope was inconclusive. White smoke means a new pope has been selected.