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Key terms to know as the Catholic Church mourns Pope Francis, elects new pope

Key terms to know as the Catholic Church mourns Pope Francis, elects new pope
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Key terms to know as the Catholic Church mourns Pope Francis, elects new pope
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As the world mourns the death of Pope Francis and steps are taken to elect a new pope, some possibly unfamiliar words may appear in headlines.

Here's what those ancient-sounding terms mean 바카라 게임 웹사이트 and why they're important.

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Conclave

In the Roman Catholic Church, a conclave refers to the private meeting where cardinals elect a new pope.

During a conclave, cardinals are literally locked inside the Sistine Chapel until they make a decision.The word comes from the Latin cum clave, meaning 바카라 게임 웹사이트with a key.바카라 게임 웹사이트

Papabile

Simply put, "papabile" refers to someone worthy of being or eligible to be pope.

The Italian word means "pope-able," and it is used when referring to a cardinal who is considered a serious candidate for the papacy.

The term is not an official Vatican designation, but is used commonly by the media and church insiders.

Video below: Pope Francis captivated the US during his 2015 visit

    Sede Vacante

    "Sede Vacante" is Latin for "the seat is vacant."

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    College of Cardinals

    The College of Cardinals is the body of cardinals, appointed by the Pope, who are responsible for electing a new pope. Only cardinals under age 80 are allowed to vote.

    They are also tasked with advising and assisting the Pope in governing the Church.

    Dean of the College of Cardinals

    Dean of the College of Cardinals is the senior cardinal who presides over the conclave.

    The Dean formally certifies the death or resignation of a pope and announces the new pope.

    The Dean is elected by the cardinal bishops and is confirmed by the Pope. The Dean is often, but not always, the longest-serving member of the College of Cardinals.

        Camerlengo

        A camerlengo is a cardinal who is in charge of Church operations while there is no pope바카라 게임 웹사이트during the "sede vacante" period.

        The camerlengo officially verifies the pope바카라 게임 웹사이트s death and also helps organize the transition.

        Until a new Pope is elected, the camerlengo assumes some of the Pope's administrative responsibilities.

          Habemus Papam

          "Habemus Papam" is Latin for "We have a pope!"

          It is the official announcement made by the senior cardinal deacon from the balcony of St. Peter바카라 게임 웹사이트s Basilica after a new pope is chosen.

          The phrase signals the end of the papal conclave and the beginning of the new pope's reign.

          White smoke and black smoke

          In the context of the Vatican, "black smoke" indicates that no pope has been elected, while "white smoke" means a new pope has been chosen.

          It comes from the Sistine Chapel chimney and is created by burning the ballots cardinals used when voting to elect a new pope.

          Papal name

          A papal name, also known as a pontifical name, is a name chosen by a new pope after they are elected.

          It is often inspired by a previous pope or saint that they admire.

          The name serves a symbolic purpose and can hint at what kind of leader the new pope wants to be.

          The name is announced publicly as part of the "Habemus Papam" proclamation.

          Papal Infallibility

          Papal Infallibility refers to the belief that the pope is divinely protected from error.

          Contrary to popular belief, this doesn바카라 게임 웹사이트t mean the pope is always right. It only applies when the pope is formally speaking on matters of faith and morals.

          Apostolic Constitution

          An Apostolic Constitution is a set of rules that governs how a pope is elected. It is the most formal and public type of papal document.

          Fisherman바카라 게임 웹사이트s Ring

          A Fisherman바카라 게임 웹사이트s Ring is a gold ring worn by the pope that represents their authority.

          The custom of kissing the ring was a way for Catholics to show their devotion and respect to the Pope.

          The Fisherman바카라 게임 웹사이트s Ring is given to the pope upon election and is destroyed after his death or resignation.