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