Choose dad This is not a simple process. After death (or resignation, as happened with Benedict XVI) pontiff, a series of protocols that reach Kalmen in the ConclaveThe process in which the cardinals of the cardinal college choose the successor to San Pedro, which will now follow Francisco. Behind him The funeral of Pope Francis And NoveltyThe conclave begins on Wednesday, May 7. But who is the key figures in this process?
During The time that lasts the conclaveThere are several prelates that direct Papa selection ceremonyBoth inside and outside the Sistine chapel. These are all the “main characters” of the conclave to choose the successor to Francisco:
Kevin Farrell, Kamarleno
With the death or resignation of the pontiff, the holy throne is included in the phase known as’Vacant headquarters -apartment“In which, as the canonical legislation requires,“ nothing should be introduced ”, Everything is paralyzed until the cardinals choose the successorThe field then a special cardinal enters the scene: KamarlenoIn the papal designation and with the aim of “care and management of temporary goods and the rights of the Apostolic headquarters” at that time.
Francisco appointed American Purpur in February 2019 Kevin Joseph FarrellWhich can also vote and even be chosen by the dad in the conclave for the fact that he is less than 80 years (he is 77). Farrell was supposed to Check and declare death to the world April 21 of the Argentinean pontiff, as well as Seal your apartment So no one addresses their documents and did not organize their funeral. This, in short, The governor of the Holy See during this period “Interregno” Until the successor is chosen, but you must also carefully ensure that the restrained nature of what is happening in the Sistine Chapel is in no case violated ”, according to the Apostolic Constitution“ University of Domini Gregs ”.
Giovanni Battista R.E., Cardinal Dean
Italian battist Giovanni Confirmed by FranciscoHis first duty is to lead the cardinal college and, therefore, is a link between the participants in the conclave. Repeatedly appointed the funeral of the Argentine pope and will do the same in Mass ‘Pro Choosing Pontiming’ Before access to the Sistine chapel.
Now for his age, Re cannot be present in the vote during the conclaveThe voting field can only access the cardinals for no more than 80 years and Re 91 years oldThe field in the process of the cardinal will replace senior Order of bishops.
Diego Giovanni Ravelly, master of ceremonies
The master of ceremonies is Is responsible for the leadership of rituals and liturgies in potatoesThe field is currently occupied by the Italian archbishop of Diego Giovanni Ravelli. This will be the one who pronounces the formula “additional Omra” (all), to expel anyone who does not watch purple and Do not be a voter (up to 80 years)Thus, guaranteeing complete confidentiality. He will also have to leave the corps without being cardinal.
Pietro Parolin, President of Conclave
In the absence of Cardinal Dean by his age, at the head of the Conclave, he will become the oldest of the Order of the bishops. In this conclave it will be Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State Francisco, and is also considered one ofDad‘When the candidate reaches two -thirds of the vote and will be elected dad, it will be The one who asked if he is accepting power With the Latin formula: “Acceptasne Electtixem of TE Canonice FACTTAM in Summum Pontificem?” (Do you accept your canonical choice of excellent pontiff?).
If the elected is a password, the question will be asked by Cardinal Fernando Filoni.
George Jacob Kovakad, a person responsible for “cum”
While the conclave lasts, The Sistine Chapel remains closed And is guarded by the Swiss guard, while the cardinals, inside, debate or vote. A hand that opens and closes its gates – key closure – this The reason called the conclave– if necessary, cardinal Indian George Jacob KovakadThe last of the order of the deacons.
Dominic Mamberti, Voice “Hubemus Dads”
When the vote ends in a good port, the white smoke of the smoke pipe of the Sistine chapel comes out in the one -known one White smokingThe field after this is precisely the Cardinal Protodiaaco, responsible for announcing the world that the conclave has already chosen the new dad, immediately after the cardinals themselves do this with the smoke of their burned voices in the stove inside the system. In this case, the voice that will pass through the planet will be from French Dominic MambertiField
