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Upon his death, the apartment and office of the pope would be sealed and his ring removed from his hand and destroyed so it could no longer be used to seal documents. Once the death certificate is signed, the body would be removed and prepared for the public viewing. It may, or may not be embalmed. In the case of John Paul, it was not. A public announcement would be made and notifications would be sent to all the cardinals. The camarlengo would make arrangements for the funeral and the subsequent conclave to elect a new pope.

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