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What happens once a pope has been elected?
The elected cardinal is asked if he accepts the position. If he states that he does, the cardinals come forward one by one to profess their allegiance to the new pope. The new pope is then fitted with his new vestements. The senior cardinal-deacon then appears on the balcony of Saint Peter's Basilica and announces to the world "Habemos Papam!" (We have a pope) and then announces his name. Moments later the new pope appears on the balcony and may give a short speech and bless the people gathered in St. Peter's square.
How will the public learn the identity of the new pope?
Habemus Papam! ("We Have a Pope!") is the announcement given in Latin by the Cardinal Protodeacon, the senior Cardinal Deacon, upon the election of a new Roman Catholic pope. The announcement is give from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica. He then announces the name of the cardinal chosen and by what name he will be known.
What is a senior Cardinal Deacon Catholic?
The senior cardinal deacon announces the name of the new pope after he has been elected. He is typically a bishop (like the vast majority of cardinals are) and, as his title suggests, he has been a cardinal deacon the longest. The senior cardinal deacon announces the name of the new pope after he has been elected. He is typically a bishop (like the vast majority of cardinals are) and, as his title suggests, he has been a cardinal deacon the longest.
Does the Pope get new pope clothes when he becomes the pope or does he use the pope clothes of the previous Pope?
The new Pope is always fitted with clothing tailored to his measurements.
What year did Catholics get a new pope?
Pope Fancis became the new pope in 2013.
Who is our new pope?
Pope Francis
Is the new pope chosen yet?
Yes, the new Pope has been chosen, the new Pope of the Roman Catholic Church is Pope Francis. He was elected on March 13,2013.
Can the pope make a new sacrament?
No, the pope can not make a new sacrament.
What do the symbols on the Vatican crest mean?
it basically means that any new Pope who becomes Pope represents new Pope.
How does public learn results of papal election?
After the Cardinals have successfully elected a new Pope, white smoke is released from the chimney and the bells of the Sistine Chapel are rung to indicate that a decision has been made. This is the first public announcement that a new Pope has been elected. Next the Proto-Deacon of the College of Cardinals walks out on a balcony and officially announces that they have a chosen a Pope and says who it is. Usually, there is no release of official results. So you won't see who voted for who, or how many votes, etc. But Cardinal sometimes informally talk about the elections later and people can take an honest guess at the results.
When a new Pope is elected what color is the smoke?
The smoke comes from burning the ballots in a stove in the Sistine Chapel.
What is the new pope called?
The latest pope (March 2013) is called Pope Francis.
