Papal Transition (what happens between one pope and the next)

America Magazine ^ | March 31, 2005 | Rev. Thomas J. Reese, S.J

[NYer]

Answers to the inevitable questions.

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[Numbers Guy]

Thanks for that post; it was an excellent read.

[NYer]

Ironic timing, isn't it?

[sinkspur]

This is very good. Thanks for posting it and pinging me.

[theDentist]

drudgereport says he has died.

When the pope dies, the prefect of the papal household informs the chamberlain who must verify his death ... this was done by striking the forehead of the pope with a silver hammer.

bang bang maxwell's silver hammer came down upon his head...
bang bang maxwell's silver hammer made sure the Pope was dead.

Seriously though, Rest in Peace, your Holiness.

[kassie]

Thanks for the ping.

[Peach]

You know, we really don't need that kind of crappy comment today on this thread.

[nutmeg]

ping

[Mr Cobol]

What a cheap shot! Hang your head in shame.

[NYer]

No procedure here for ... ridding the forum of catholic bashers, either.

[samiam1972]

Thanks for posting this. Very informative!

[RexFamilia]

Excellent post and very informative!

[Youngblood]

My compliments. Great article.

[NYer]

Excellent post and very informative!

It should be of assistance in understanding what is really happening behind the doors of the Vatican, over the next few days and weeks.

The MSM have been chomping at the bit since 1981, waiting for this day and planning their coverage. One word of advice. The media will project Cardinal names as most likely successors. There is a well known expression, about the Papal Conclave: "He who enters Pope, emerges Cardinal". Karol Wotilja is a classic example of why no one should begin to speculate over who will emerge as pontiff. When Karol Wotilja was chosen on the final vote, he fell to his feet in prayer and stayed there for hours. It is an awesome responsibility.

[decal]

The author is not without a puckish sense of humor:

"While there will be a continuity in policy, there will be a change in personality because there is no one in the college with John Paul's personality and cloning is against church teaching..."

[NYer]

The author is not without a puckish sense of humor:

Rev. Thomas J. Reese, S.J - ahhhhh, a Jesuit. 'puckish' is a generous compliment :-)

[alarm rider]

Thanks! As a fairly new Catholic, I have been looking for information.

Thanks Again.
AR

[NYer]

As a fairly new Catholic, I have been looking for information.

Welcome home!!

Use this article to remain focused during the media blitz and frenzy. The Church is protected by our Lord and the conclave is guided by the Holy Spirit. Rest assured of that! When Karol Wotilja was chosen, he dropped to his knees and prayed for 12 hours straight in the chapel.

Rest assured of my prayers for you, as well.