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Real conclaves: They aren’t the thrillers seen in film, professor says

Catholic Standard 24 Apr 2025
If something in the rules is unclear, the cardinals can seek to clarify it, “but that hasn’t happened” since St. John Paul II issued his rules for the conclave in the 1996 apostolic constitution, “Universi Dominici Gregis,” Martens said ... ....
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Church has precise rules for navigating time between popes

Hawaii Catholic Herald 23 Apr 2025
John Paul II’s 1996 apostolic constitution, “Universi Dominici Gregis,” which was revised by Pope Benedict XVI in 2007 and again just before he resigned in 2013 ... However, Pope Francis’ apostolic ...
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Historic first: Three Filipino cardinals to join papal conclave to elect new pope

Manila Bulletin 22 Apr 2025
According to the Apostolic Constitution Universi Dominici Gregis, which governs the papal conclave, the “right to elect the Roman Pontiff belongs exclusively to the Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church, ...
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Who Leads the Catholic Church Between Popes?

Time 22 Apr 2025
As Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, a position he was appointed to by Francis in 2019, Farrell is charged with “safeguarding and administering the goods and temporal rights of the Holy See,” according to the Apostolic Constitution.
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Cardinals to meet to discuss Pope Francis' funeral preparations

Anadolu Agency 22 Apr 2025
Noting that according to norms of Universi Dominici Gregis (apostolic constitution of the Catholic Church issued by Pope John Paul II in 1986) the funeral should be held between the fourth and sixth ...
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World leaders set to attend Francis's funeral as cardinals gather

Urdu Point 22 Apr 2025
</p><p> Heads of state and royalty are expected for his funeral, due to be held at St Peter's Basilica, with Trump and France's Emmanuel Macron the first to announce they would ...
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Pope Francis latest: cardinals head to Vatican to set funeral date

The Times/The Sunday Times 22 Apr 2025
According to the apostolic constitution, the service should happen “between the fourth and sixth day after death” ... always stop to pray at the beginning and end of every Apostolic Journey,” he said.
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Step-by-step guide: How a new pope is elected in 11 steps

Gulf News 22 Apr 2025
Here's a step-by-step guide to how a new Pope is elected, based on current Roman Catholic Church procedures, especially as outlined by the Apostolic Constitution Universi Dominici Gregis and updated rules by Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis.. 1 ... 2 ... 3.
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Pope Francis dies latest: Funeral date and time confirmed by Vatican with pontiff's body to ...

The Daily Mail 22 Apr 2025
According to the apostolic constitution, rules issued by the Pope for matters of great importance to the Catholic Church,the funeral is expected to take place four to six days after a death.
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As world mourns, cardinals prepare pope's funeral

The News International 22 Apr 2025
— Reuters. VATICAN CITY ... The funeral should be held between the fourth and sixth days after the pope's death, according to the Apostolic Constitution — so between Friday and Sunday this week ... Franciscus, according to his will released Monday ... .
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World leaders set to attend pope's funeral as cardinals gather

Naharnet 22 Apr 2025
The funeral should be held between the fourth and sixth days after the pope's death, according to the Apostolic Constitution -- so between Friday and Sunday this week ... - Simple tomb - ... His remains are expected to be transferred to St ... - Eyes of God - ... .
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As world mourns, cardinals prepare funeral rites for Pope Francis

Manila Standard 22 Apr 2025
Heads of state and royalty are expected for his funeral, due to be held at St ... The funeral should be held between the fourth and sixth days after the pope’s death, according to the Apostolic Constitution—so between Friday and Sunday this week ... .
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Pope Francis Dies at 88: Tinubu, Trump, Putin, Macron, King Charles Pay Tributes

This Day 22 Apr 2025
The general congregations must be attended by all cardinals who “are not legitimately impeded,” according to the Apostolic Constitution, Time wrote.
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Precise rules govern what happens in period between popes

Catholic Standard 21 Apr 2025
John Paul II’s 1996 apostolic constitution, “Universi Dominici Gregis,” which was revised by Pope Benedict XVI in 2007 and again just before he resigned in 2013.
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Pope Francis leaves world and faithful in times of conflict

Suryaa 21 Apr 2025
The transitional phase after the passing of the Pope is governed by specific rules and traditions established by the Apostolic Constitution Universi Dominici Gregis promulgated by John Paul II in 1996 and updated by Benedict XVI.
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