i like to imagine that calling out his name is literally the only measure they take to confirm he’s dead
Reposted from Seb Starcevic
When Pope Francis passes away, a priest will call out his name to try to rouse him.

When he does not reply, the Vatican will announce to the world that the pope is dead.

And so begins a series of rituals dating back to Ancient Rome.

What happens when a pope dies: www.politico.eu/article/pope...

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