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| | How a Pope Is Elected (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19) |
 | | In the presence of the Camerlengo and other officials of the Papal Court, the white veil which covers the face of the dead Pope is removed, and prayers are said for the repose of his soul. |
 | | At one time, the papal election had to be commenced within 10 days after the death of the Pope, but the time has now been extended so that the election must begin not less than 15 days, and not later than 18 days, after the Pope’s death. |
 | | At the end of the papal Mass, the crowds gather once more in St. Peter’s Square, and watch, while in full view of all of them, the great triple tiara, the crown of the Supreme Pontiff, the Holy Father of the Church, is slowly and solemnly placed upon the head of the Pope. |
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