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Why did controversial Pope Benedict XVI become the first in 600 years to resign?
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The Death of a Pope: Church traditions, secrecy, and the search for a successor
The death of a pope starts a centuries-old ritual involving sacred oaths by the cardinals electing a successor, the piercing ...
Why Pope Francis’ signet ring will be destroyed following his death
As tradition dictates, the late pontiff’s signet ring will be destroyed — or defaced, at least — within the walls of the ...
While Pope Benedict XVI resigned, Francis saw his duty to be ‘ad vitam’
While Francis kept open the possibility, and even had a resignation letter prepared, he said more recently that he believed ...
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The rites and rituals following the death of a pope, his funeral and burial, explained
VATICAN CITY — The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully ... The changes became necessary after Francis ...
What Is Pope Francis' Fisherman's Ring and Why Is It Destroyed After His Death?
Among the many traditions and rituals that come into play following the death of a pope, one that has once again garnered ...
History Today: When Pope Benedict XVI was installed as the head of the Roman Catholic Church
Pope Benedict XVI was installed as the 265th pope of the Roman Catholic Church on April 24, 2005, becoming the first German ...
When is the conclave to select the next pope?
The cardinals set the date for the conclave. Their next meeting is on Monday morning at 9 a.m. Rome time. All the electors ...
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Pope Francis Death: Who's in the Running to Be the Next Pope
After the death of Pope Francis on April 21, there will be a conclave to elect his successor and these are the cardinals ...
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The Great Pope Francis: A Personal Reflection
The resignation of Pope Benedict XVI in February 2013 sent shockwaves through the global community, breaking an eight-century ...