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Conclave smoke: What black and white smoke signal during election of a new pope
In the papal conclave to elect a new pope, here's a look at what the color of smoke (black or white) means after each vote.
Black and white smoke: Here's what they signal during the election of a new pope
Black smoke means the election of a new pope was inconclusive. White smoke means a new pope has been selected.
What to know about the funeral and burial of Pope Francis
His funeral is being held on Saturday in St. Peter's Square. Francis will then be buried, according to his will: in a simple underground tomb at St. Mary Major Basilica. The church is home to his ...
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When will the conclave begin? Everything that happens when the pope dies
the Catholic Church's most senior officials will meet to discuss his successor. While these meetings are secret, the rest of the world is notified of the group's daily decisions by white or black ...
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 ...
The rites and rituals following the death of a pope and his funeral explained
The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his ...
Pope Francis’ Legacy in the U.S.: A More Open, and Then Divided, Church
Pope Francis’ transformative vision for the American church made it more open, but also energized conservative resistance ...
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Pope Francis mourned among Naperville’s Catholic community
Black and purple bunding hangs on a cross outside of St. Raphael Catholic Church in Naperville ... In front of the portrait, a white skull cap sat on a red velvet cushion. A second framed picture ...