"Habemus papam!": a Frenchman, Cardinal Mamberti, should announce the name of Pope Francis' successor
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“Quo nomine vis vocars?” , what name do you want to be called? This will be the fateful question that Cardinal Parolin, if not...
This 73-year-old cardinal, from Corsica, should announce to the whole world the name of the next pontiff, after the death of Pope Francis on Monday.
His duty is due to the position he occupies within the church.
At the end of the conclave, whose date is not yet known this Thursday, April 24, 2025, French Cardinal Dominique Mamberti will have to announce the name of Pope Francis' successor. A charge linked to his status as a "radical protodeacon".
Although we do not know when the white smoke will appear over the Sistine Chapel, one thing is certain for now: the Cardinal Protodeacon will be the first to announce the name of the new pope to the world with the words "Habemus papam". This function is currently held by Cardinal Dominique Mamberti - who is this cleric? What will happen before these historic words are uttered? "Habemus papam" - who says these words? The moment of announcing the …
It is a solemn and historic moment that the Catholic world awaits with emotion: the announcement of the new pope, traditionally proclaimed from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican. This year, this honour will be returned to a Frenchman, Cardinal Dominique Mamberti. Following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, a new conclave will be convened to elect his successor. At the end of this very secret ballot, Cardinal Mamberti will ha…
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