pope death

From ‘conclave’ to ‘white smoke,’ glossary of terms used in papal transition

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From ‘conclave’ to ‘white smoke,’ glossary of terms used in papal transition

Colombian Cardinal Luis Jose Rueda, who will attend the conclave, attends a Mass at the Metropolitan Basilica Cathedral of Bogota after the death of Pope Francis was announced, in Bogota, Colombia, on April 21, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters A change in popes, through death or resignation, is a complicated process, with centuries-old rituals involving … Read more

Pope Francis asked to be buried ‘in the ground,’ without grave decoration

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Pope Francis asked to be buried ‘in the ground,’ without grave decoration

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis confirmed in his final testament that he wished to be buried in Rome’s Basilica of Saint Mary Major and not at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, unlike many previous pontiffs. Francis died aged 88 earlier on Monday. The Vatican released his final testament in the evening. The text specified that … Read more