From the Conclave to White Tobacco: The Glossary of the Transition to the New Pontiff after the death of Pope Francis

While the Vatican is officially preparing to say goodbye to Pope Francis, who passed away, processes are already being carried out in the background for the election of the new Pontiff, with the process not at all easy. On the contrary, there is a strict protocol that must be respected without any derogation. The Associated Press has gathered the Papal Transition Glossary, that is, the procedures they follow for the new Roman Catholic leader. Camerlengo, the so -called Camerlengo, is the cardinal who is responsible for the official confirmation of the Pope’s death and the sealing of his room and his office. Until the election of the successor, he manages the “material goods and rights” of the Holy See. Today, this post is held by Irish descent American Cardinal Kevin Farrell. The Cardinal College consists of 252 cardinals around the world, of which 135 are entitled to vote to the election of a new Pope and are called “electors”. Most of them – 108 in particular – appointed by the Pope […]
Source: News Beast

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