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Understanding Sede Vacante
- The period between popes is called Sede Vacante, meaning "the seat is vacant."
- It occurs when a pope dies or resigns before a new pope is elected, creating a temporary leadership gap.
Significance of the Fisherman's Ring
- The Fisherman's Ring of a deceased pope is destroyed to prevent misuse for fraudulent endorsements.
- This tradition also symbolically ends the pope's authority immediately after death.
Camerlengo's Crucial Role
- After a pope's death, the Roman Curia's positions are automatically vacated.
- The Camerlengo then becomes the key Vatican administrator until a new pope is elected.