Tag Archives: Sede Vacante

ASK FATHER: What if there were no Pope for a long period? Where in Fr. Z rants.

From a reader… QUAERITUR: A hypothetical: Let’s suppose Pope F decides to resign but for some reason (war, political/religious ) there will not be a conclave. For the time being, could be years ,  no conclave  is in sight. The … Read More

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1 year ago today: Benedict XVI’s pontificate ended

It has already been a year.  What a roller coaster. What I posted last year, as Benedict resigned.  HERE

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Votive Masses “Pro eligendo Summo Pontifice” during “Sede Vacante”

Our friends at Rorate have posted something useful in respect to how to celebrated Holy Mass during the time Sede Vacante.  I already posted about how to make changes to the Roman Canon (and I frankly don’t give a hoot about … Read More

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First full day of “Sede Vacante” is a First Friday.

First full day of “Sede Vacante” is a First Friday. Think about it.

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QUAERITUR: During “Sede Vacante” what must priests say in the Eucharistic Prayer now that there is no Pope?

UPDATE: Since the former Pope is alive – wow, that’s strange to write – priests and bishops can mention Benedict XVI’ name during the Memento of the Living in the Roman Canon. Father might say: “Memento, Domine, famulorum famularumque tuarum, Benedicti … Read More

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