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The rites and rituals following the death of a pope, his funeral and burial, explained
The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his ...
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.
What happens after the death of a pope: Rites and rituals explained
The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his ...