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Ex-Pope Benedict XVI may cause difficult decisions for the Vatican as the event of his death would raise a question for the Catholic Church over how to honour him. Born Joseph Ratzinger, the former Pope (now known as Emeritus) stepped down from the role in 2013 citing old age. There has beentwo living Popesin the Vatican ever since.
Having the current Pope Francis bury a former Pope would be a first for the Church, with the last papal resignation occurring in 1415.
Even this historical event 600 years ago offers no precedent, as Gregory XII resigned in the 15th century to end years of division over rival candidates for the papacy.
Catholic historian John McGreevy said: "We've never had this before where a living pope will help bury a dead pope."
Benedict has stayed in the Vatican Gardens at the Mater Ecclesiae monastery since stepping down, even occasionally being seen alongside his successor.
#1415 - 2018-05-19 22:03:54 (UTC 1)
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#1414 - 2018-05-18 00:20:30 (UTC 1)
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#1413 - 2018-05-18 00:15:27 (UTC 1)
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In a Timeless Tradition, the Camerlengo Taps His Silver Hammer on the Pope’s Head
When a pope dies in office, it is the camerlengo who makes an official determination of death.
Traditionally, he does this by first calling the pope by name: “Albine, dormisne?” (In English: “[Name], are you sleeping?”)
If he receives no response, he taps a silver hammer three times on the forehead of the deceased pope.
And then, having confirmed that the Holy Father is, indeed, dead, the camerlengo, in the presence of the cardinals, takes possession of the Ring of the Fisherman which the Pope wears, and cuts it in half with shears to prevent its use until a new pope is elected in the conclave.