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- The Sede Vacante period is a highly structured transition phase characterized by specific rituals and administrative duties following a pope's death or resignation.
- The conclave process for electing a new pope has evolved to ensure secrecy and prevent outside influences, culminating in the significant moment of 'Habemus Papam.'
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Understanding Sede Vacante
Sede Vacante refers to the period between the death or resignation of a pope and the election of a new pope, marked by a series of structured rituals and duties. This phase commences with the official declaration of the pope's death, traditionally signified by actions such as a doctor’s confirmation or historical methods like tapping the pope's forehead with a silver hammer. Following this, the fisherman's ring, a symbol of papal authority, is destroyed to prevent misuse. The Carmelengo, a cardinal responsible for the Vatican's administration during this transition, oversees the logistics, ensuring proper mourning protocols and funeral arrangements are adhered to while other cardinals arrive from around the world.
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