Pope Francis critical What happens when a pope dies
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When a pope dies his death is officially confirmed by a Vatican doctor and the Camerlengo Cardinal Chamberlain who temporarily takes charge of the church s administration Historically the Camerlengo would tap the pope s forehead with a small silver hammer and call his name three times to ensure he was truly deceased While this ritual is no longer followed the Camerlengo still plays a crucial role His immediate duties include securing the pope s private apartments destroying the Fisherman s Ring to prevent forgery and beginning the process of planning for the funeral and the election of a new pope
