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The death of a pope sets in motion a series of carefully orchestrated rites and rituals well before the conclave to elect his successor begins.
A few months later, Francis revealed he was working with the Vatican’s master of liturgical ceremonies, Archbishop Diego Ravelli, to overhaul the entire book of rites to simplify them.
FILE - Pope Francis touches an icon of the Virgin Mary after he recited the holy rosary ... of liturgical ceremonies, Archbishop Diego Ravelli, to overhaul the entire book of rites to simplify ...
A few months later, Francis revealed he was working with the Vatican’s master of liturgical ceremonies, Archbishop Diego Ravelli, to overhaul the entire book of rites to simplify them.
A shooting on Detroit’s west side has left two people killed, another two injured, and an 11-year-old with a graze wound.
The conclave to elect a new pope, scheduled to begin May 7, is governed by two texts: a rule book and a prayer book.