habemus-papam 08 May 2025

Habemus Papam: What Happens When a New Pope Is Elected?

Conclave, the new Pope is elected: it is Robert Francis Prevost. His name will be Leone XIV Habemus Papam! These two Latin words echo across the Vatican every time a new leader of the Catholic Church is chosen. But behind this short...

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habemus-papam 06 May 2025

How the Conclave Works: History, White Smoke, Black Smoke and Papal Election

The Conclave: History, Meaning, and Rituals of the Papal Election The conclave is one of the most solemn and mysterious events of the Catholic Church. Whenever a pope dies or resigns, the...

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