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The Vacancy of the Holy See
(Papal Interregnum)

The period between the death or resignation of a Pope and the election of his successor, when the See of Peter is vacant, is called the Interregnum. This Latin term means between the reign (of one Pope and another). It is a period governed by papal law, which admits of no changes to Church governance, or to the spiritual or material patrimony of  St. Peter, save the election of his successor.

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Apostolic Constitution  Universi Dominici Gregis	The Interregnum:
Who's in charge?	1. When a Pope Dies
Congregations of the College	2. Mourning Period
Notable Officials	3. Before the Conclave
Pontifical Chapel	4. Entry into the Conclave
Sistine Chapel	5. Election Procedure
Conclave Facts	6. Special Provisions
History of Papal Electoral Law	7. The Results of the Vote
Interregnum Terms and Expressions

 

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