US EditionWhat does 'Habemus Papam' mean and why is it said every time a new Pontiff is elected?
- The Catholic Church announces a new pope with the phrase 'Habemus Papam' from St. Peter's Basilica after electing a new Supreme Pontiff.
- This announcement follows a conclave in the Sistine Chapel where cardinals vote until one obtains necessary support, reflecting a centuries-old tradition.
- Cardinal Dominique Mamberti proclaims the new pope’s given and papal names from the balcony, accompanied by the Pontifical Swiss Guard and marching bands.
- The announcement uses a Latin formula starting with 'Annuntio vobis gaudium magnum; habemus Papam' and names the pope in the accusative case, as with 'Franciscum'.
- The phrase 'Habemus Papam' symbolizes Christianity’s continuity and preserves religious custom amid global anticipation of the new pontiff’s role.
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What does the expression "Habemus Papam" mean and what is its history?
By Belén Liotti, CNN en Español Every time a new pope is elected, a Latin phrase resounds from the central balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, marking a historic moment for the Catholic Church and the world: Habemus Papam. The phrase translates as "we have a pope." It is the prayer with which American James Harvey, the highest-ranking cardinal deacon, accompanied by two priests, will officially announce to the Catholic people and the media that the…
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