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The rites and rituals following the death of a pope, his funeral and burial, explained
The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his ...
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Pope’s funeral rites, a celebration of hope, to begin late April 21
Even the moment of the formal verification of the pope’s death takes place in the context of a prayer service “at home” in ...
An Ethiopian church in Washington preserves an ancient language and Orthodox tradition
In the U.S. capital, hundreds of Ethiopians dressed in traditional white shawls chant in the ancient liturgical language of ...
The rites and rituals following the death of a pope and his funeral explained
The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his ...
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Pope's funeral rites to begin late April 21
The prayer rituals for the formal recognition of his death April 21, his funeral and eight memorial Mass are designed as ...
Where is Pope Francis being laid to Rest? Burial plans and funeral traditions explained
Pope Francis’ funeral will not follow traditional protocols, marking a break from the past as the world mourns the loss of ...
What happens after the death of a pope: Rites and rituals explained
The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his ...
Archbishop Wester: Pope Francis 'transformed countless lives'
Andres Brito appeared solemn Monday after paying his respects to Pope Francis at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, where the entrance was draped in black fabric as a sign of mourning ...
Where Will Pope Francis' Funeral Be Held? Inside the Vatican's Plan for a Simple, Powerful Farewell
The night before the funeral, the camerlengo will preside over the closing and sealing of the coffin in the presence of other ...