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What is the procedure when a Pope dies before it is announced?
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∙ 11y ago
Before the death of a pope is made public:
The camerlengo ceremonially verifies the pope's death by calling out his baptismal name three times over the body. If there is no response, a death certificate is authorized and the event is made public by notifying the cardinal vicar for the Diocese of Rome who then announces it to the world. There is an old custom that is no longer followed whereby the camarlengo would gently tap the forehead of the dead pope three times with a small silver hammer at the same time calling his Christian name to check for a response.
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Did Pope John II die before a pope was announced?
Of course! A new pope would not even be elected unless the sitting pope either dies or resigns.
Is the Church of Rome coming to an end once Benedict dies?
No, when the pope dies a new pope is picked.
Who is the acting pope if the pope dies?
The pope's chief of staff, called the Camerlengo
What instance that a pope is replaced?
The pope is replaced when he dies or retires or resigns.
Who is the future pope?
We will not know until the current pope dies and the Cardinals choose a new pope in a secret conclave.
When is the pope chosen?
When the standing one dies.
When is the pope's last day of service?
The pope's service ends on the day he dies or retires.
Is the Pope's apartment sealed forever after he dies?
No, his posessions are cleared out and the next pope moves in.
What happens if the pope dies in the middle of an Ecumenical Council?
A new pope is elected by the College of Cardinals.
Why is a new pope elected?
If the reigning pontiff dies or resigns it is necessary for the College of Cardinals to elect a new pope.
If a pope suddenly dies who takes his position?
The camerlengo takes the place of the pope if he dies as the acting head of state of Vatican City. The College of Cardinals is in charge of Church affairs during the period between the death of the pope and the election of a new one.
Is a child automatically entitled to fathers will?
Before the father dies, no. After the father's death, not automatically, but usually provided as part of the procedure obtaining their consent to probate of the will.
