The death of the Pope is an event that gives emergence to large agitation throughout the world. late Pope Francis is in infirmary due to bilateral pneumonia, and his condition is described as critical. In specified a situation, it is worth looking at traditions and rituals that are observed by the Catholic Church in the case of the death of the pope.
Death Confirmation
According to tradition, it is the chamberling that has the work to confirm the death of the Pope. presently this function is exercised by Irish Cardinal Kevin Farrell, who is likely to visit the Pope's body in a private chapel and call his name to awaken him. This ritual is simply a symbolic confirmation of the Pope's death.
Preparations for the Funeral
After confirmation of death, the body of the Pope is blessed, dressed in conventional pontifical robes and exhibited in the Basilica of St Peter, where the faithful can pay tribute to him. The Pope is said goodbye by hundreds of thousands of people, including abroad leaders and dignitaries. During this time, in churches around the world, prayer services and Mass Requiem are held daily.
Balm History
In the past, embalming the corpses of popes was common practice. any popes were even removed from their interior organs. In the Roman church of St Vincent and St Anastaze there are embalmed hearts of 25 popes, preserved as relics.
Fisherman's Ring
After the death of the Pope, his ringing of Fisherman is symbolically destroyed. This is an crucial ritual, which means the authoritative termination of the pontificate and prevents possible forgery of papal documents. The ring, which for years has served as a seal on authoritative documents, is first presented to the College of Cardinals, and then chamberling hits him with a hammer or draws deep cuts on him, making him useless.
Sede Vacante
After the death of the Pope, his duties do not automatically pass on to any 1 person, but he temporarily manages the chamberling, which administers the Vatican's assets and affairs until the election of the fresh Pope. However, he has no spiritual power or the ability to make key decisions regarding the doctrine of the Church. During this period, called the sede vacante (Lat. the “empty throne”), the College of Cardinals takes over any of the duties associated with the administration of the Church and prepares a conclave, or assembly of cardinals liable for the election of the fresh pope.
Pope's funeral
The burial of the Pope is based on the centuries-old tradition of the Catholic Church and the will of the Pope himself. The celebrations usually take place in St. Peter's Square and are celebrated by the Cardinal Dean of the College of Cardinals. During the ceremony, a solemn ceremony mass is celebrated, during which prayers and reading emphasize the spiritual heritage of the deceased pope. Then, his body is placed in 3 coffins: the first, cypress (symbolizing simplicity and mortality), the second, zinc (providing preservation), and the third, oak or nut (which serves as external protection). After the ceremony, coffins are left for the crypt of St. Peter's Basilica, where the pope is buried, according to his will and prior arrangements.
It is worth noting that the Catholic Church has a rich and complex history, and the death of the Pope is an event that is of large importance to the faithful around the world. Therefore, traditions and rituals associated with the death of the Pope are respected with large care and respect.
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The Pope's Death: Traditions and Rituals of the Catholic Church
