Step-by-Step: The Catholic Church after the death of a Pope
1. Confirmation of Death
The Camerlengo (Chamberlain of the Holy Roman Church) officially confirms the pope’s death.
Traditionally, he gently calls the pope’s baptismal name three times. If there's no response, he declares the pope dead.
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