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From ‘conclave’ to ‘white smoke,’ a glossary of terms used in a papal transition
This is Latin for “having had mercy and choosing him” — a phrase that Francis chose as his motto when he was elevated to ...
White smoke, black smoke, conclave: Here’s a papal glossary of terms
A change in popes — through death or resignation — is a complicated process. These are the need-to-know terms — some of them ...
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From 'conclave' to 'white smoke,' a glossary of terms used in a papal transition
The 16th century church, built over the traditional tomb of the apostle St. Peter, is one of the largest Catholic basilicas in the world and is the centerpiece of Vatican City, headquarters of the ...
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These are 5 of the oldest church buildings in Oklahoma. Here's where you can see them
"It is a place where people can go to connect with the first generation of Christian Choctaws in Oklahoma," reads a Choctaw Nation Tribal Council bill accepting the donation of the church building.
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White smoke, black smoke, conclave: Here’s a papal glossary of terms
This is the name given to the gathering of all members of the College of Cardinals after the pope’s death and before the start of the conclave to discuss major church affairs. All cardinals who ...
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From ‘conclave’ to ‘white smoke,’ a glossary of terms used in a papal transition
This is the name given to the gathering of all members of the College of Cardinals after the pope’s death and before the start of the conclave to discuss major church affairs. All cardinals who ...
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From 'conclave' to 'white smoke,' a glossary of terms used in a papal transition
with centuries-old rituals involving the transition in leadership for both the spiritual head of the global Catholic Church and the Vatican’s head of state. These are the need-to-know terms ...