Here’s what the pope’s funeral will look like and when will a new one be selected

Pope Francis passed away the day after Easter. Believers around the world mourn the chiefs of the Church, and after his death there are clear protocols that follow until the election of a new Pope, writes the portal Tockazarez.hr.

After his death, the prefect of the papal house shall be informed by Cardinal Komornik (Camerlengo) and Dean of the Cardinal Choir. Dean informs all cardinals of diplomatic representatives and leaders of the state. The Cardinal Vicar of Rome, as the Pope’s Deputy in the Diocese of Rome, must inform the Romans of death.

Camerlengo, Deputy State Secretary, Ravelli Papal Ceremony, the closest papal associates, relatives and personal doctor gathering along the body of the deceased. Camerlengo states death, he addresses Pope three times by his baptismal name. Photography is forbidden unless Camerlengo approved it.

The official death is stated in the private chapel of the Pope. Camerlengo removes the papal fishing ring, which is later destroyed with lead seal in front of the cardinals. He also seals the Pope’s office and private chambers.

The Pope’s residence is the first of three papal funeral stations. There he is laid in the coffin. Cardinals decide on the further course. All cardinals, even those over the age of 80, participate. Camerlengo is chaired by special congregations in charge of the daily functioning of the Vatican and they decide on the date of transfer of the body in the Basilica of St. Peter you about the funeral day. It is between the fourth and sixth days after death.

During the transmission of the coffin in the Basilica of Sts. Petra prays Litany of All Saints. Believers can then homage to the pope in silence, whose body is laid in an open coffin. The day before the funeral mass closes the coffin, and on the day of the funeral itself is celebrated by Mass for the deceased.

The last phase is the transfer and the burial itself. Pope Francis decided that he did not want to be buried in the Basilica of Sts. Petra, than in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. Along with the wooden coffin, gold coins are laid from his pontificate, the papal pali and the Rogitum document with information on life, the writings … The funeral follows the nine -day regret, and in the basilica every day of the Mass is open to all believers.

The Cardinal Choir decides when the conclave will begin, it is usually the fifteenth day after death, and no later than the twentieth. The selection of a new pope requires a two -thirds majority. In theory, the choice can take a long time, but there have been cases where it was different.

John Paul II. He was chosen after eight rounds, Benedict XVI after four and Francis after five. After a few days from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, white smoke could rise – a sign that the church has a new pope