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Changes in the conclave: From Nicholas II to Paul VI

Friday, 08 March 2013 00:00

A rather subtle change took place in the character of the current College of Cardinals under the pontificate of Pope Benedict XVI (2005-2013) — the first such in the long history of the College of Cardinals as the exclusive papal electors. It is also anyone’s guess on how this would affect the upcoming conclave.

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Conclave may be expedited, but won’t begin before March 4

Friday, 01 March 2013 00:00

It is possible the world's cardinals will not begin meeting at the Vatican until March 4, and they cannot set a start date for the conclave until they have met, the Vatican spokesman said.

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Benedict to be 'pope emeritus' or 'Roman pontiff emeritus'

Friday, 01 March 2013 00:00

Pope Benedict XVI will continue to be known as Pope Benedict and addressed as "His Holiness," but after his resignation, he will add the title "emeritus" in one of two acceptable forms, either "pope emeritus" or "Roman pontiff emeritus."

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From ‘Sede vacante’ to ‘Habeus Papam’

Friday, 22 February 2013 00:00

Here is an explanation of some of the terms and practices related to the time between Pope Benedict XVI's resignation at 8 p.m. Feb. 28 and the election of a new pope.

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Pope asks continued prayers in 'unusual' days for church

Friday, 22 February 2013 00:00

Calling this an unusual time for him and for the church — but not specifically mentioning his resignation — Pope Benedict XVI thanked people for their affection and asked them to continue their prayers.

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Papal intentions for May: That administrators of justice may act always with integrity and right conscience; That seminaries, especially those of mission churches, may form pastors after the Heart of Christ, fully dedicated to proclaiming the Gospel.