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The Pope’s funeral had a strict dress code — but not everyone followed the rules
Instead of pearls, Melania Trump opted to wear a simple necklace with a silver cross. She also chose not to wear tights, ...
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See the reason why reverend fathers wear black dress in Rom but white in Africa
A Nigerian Catholic priest, Reverend Father Kelvin Ugwu who is on a mission to the Gambia has explained the different ...
What to know about the funeral and burial of Pope Francis
His funeral is being held on Saturday in St. Peter’s Square. Francis will then be buried, according to his will: in a simple ...
From ‘conclave’ to ‘white smoke,’ a glossary of terms used in a papal transition
This is Latin for “having had mercy and choosing him” — a phrase that Francis chose as his motto when he was elevated to ...
How the papal conclave will choose a new pope after the death of Pope Francis
Pope Francis's death at the age of 88 means the Catholic Church must choose a new leader. Here's how cardinals elect the next ...
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Pope Francis’ death means first conclave in a decade; what is a conclave?
After each round, the ballots are burned: Black smoke means no decision ... If he says yes, he selects a papal name, puts on the white robes, and officially becomes the leader of the Catholic ...
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Pope Francis was a breath of fresh air
I love the drama of the mysterious black smoke, white smoke election process ... He didn’t wear fancy robes. Or pointy hats. He was real good at preaching. But he woud have been terrible ...
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From ‘conclave’ to ‘white smoke,’ a glossary of terms used in a papal transition
FILE – U.S. Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell presides over a vigil service over the death of George Floyd, a Black man who died ... the Madonna draped in a blue robe, holding the infant Jesus ...