Who announces the Pope's death? It's a very circumstantial ritual

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Although the death of the Pope is yet stated by the doctor, stating the time of death, the Vatican has a peculiar tradition for this occasion.

The death of the Pope solemnly announces the kammerling. This function is presently performed by the card. Kevin Farell. The Cardinal calls the Holy Father by his name 3 times, and erstwhile he does not respond, he proclaims, “Vere papa mortuus est”, or “truly, the Pope died.” Then starts a series of peculiar rituals, including the demolition of the ringing of Fisher.

You can't photograph or evidence a pope on your deathbed. This ban was introduced by John Paul II after the 1958 scandal, erstwhile doctor Pius XII sold photos of the dying bishop of Rome to the press.

According to Francis' fresh instructions, the death of the Bishop of Rome is to be declared not in peace but in the Pope's private chapel.

Source: polsatnews.pl

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