Here are the rites and rituals following a pope's death: Funeral, burial and more
A pope's death sets in motion a series of rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his successor begins. Here's exactly what happens.
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What are the Catholic Church's rites after the death of a pope and the election of a new one?
What happens next after a pope dies, according to recent history
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What are the church's rites after the death of a pope and the election of a new one?
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Explainer: The Catholic Church's Process for the Death of a Pope and the Election of a New One
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