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Podcast: Everything Everywhere Daily: History, Science, Geography, & More
Episode: Sede Vacante and The Process of Papal Succession
Description: After the death or resignation of a pope, but before the election of a new pope, there is a period of time at the Vatican known as Sede Vacante. The Sede Vacante doesn’t last very long, and it doesn’t happen very often, but when it does occur, it is a very busy time. This period has its own coat of arms and highly regimented series of events that have to take place. There are also firm rules about what can’t happen and what can’t be done.<...