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Officially, the Camerlengo of the Church-the cardinal who had been nominated by the pope, prior to his death, to serve the Church during the Sede Vacante, as administrator rather than as head-assumed his temporary position over the Church. ...
http://www.catholic-pages.com/pope/papal-funeral.asp
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More information on what happens when the Pope dies; What's in a name? - Information on papal names; The Pope & Papacy; Universi Dominici Gregis - full text of the rules govening the processes involved in the Pope's death and funeral, the interregnum and the conclave to elect the new Pope;
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At the death of the Pope, the Cardinal Carmelengro, an official in the Vatican, must confirm the death by traditionally calling the Pope three times - although, of course, this is merely a ritual; death is confirmed by medical services at t...
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_happens_after_the_Pope_d...
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When a pope dies, a formal process begins that certifies his death, carries out his funeral, and ensures that the selection of his successor takes place according to the prescribed procedures. The busiest person during this period is the camerlengo, or papal chamberlain, who functions something like a chief of staff.
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Every pope has the equivalent of a chief of staff, called the camerlengo. When a pope dies, the camerlengo must first certify that he is indeed dead. The ritual tradition is to strike him on the forehead with a silver hammer, calling his ba...
http://www.ucg.org/wnp/wnp0409/
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Thomas J. Reese, S.J., editor in chief of America, a Catholic Weekly, has written an excellent explanation of what happens next if the pope goes into a coma or dies. See complete report.
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www.spokesmanreview.com/blogs/journey/archives/2003/10/02what_happens_wh.asp
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After the death of Pope John Paul II, a strict procedure of events is set into motion leading to the burial and election of a successor. DW-WORLD looks at the key steps for the next several days. ... Großansicht des Bildes mit der Bildunterschrift: The election of a new pope begins 15 days after the death of a pontiff...
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Immediately after the pope has passed away, a document known as the Apostolic Constitution drafted by John Paul II himself in 1996 enters into effect. At this point, the pope’s camerlengo (chamberlain) verifies the pontiff’s death by calling him by his Christian name three times.
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The Pope's role can be traced back to St. Peter, who was the first Pope appointed by Christ. The first popes were all martyred for their faith, but even so many of the events that occur when a pope dies are traditions from centuries ago. ... This is an excellent article on the details of what happens when a pope dies.
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