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

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