Due to the passing of a Pope, we enter a period of mourning and a period of Sedevancantism. Following the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, many of the changes that take place at the passing of a Pope did not take place. A period of Sedevancantism did follow the retirement of Pope Benedict XVI, but a period of mourning did not take place, at least not in tbe same way as Pope Francis. I do believe there was a period of mourning. Popes John Paul II and Francis both died during the Easter Octave. In some places, masses for the dead were allowed to be celebrated. Normally, masses for the dead are not allowed during the Octave days. Besides that, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI died during the Christmas Octave. I believe there were masses celebrated for him following his passing. In most places, displays are set up for the deceased Pope, with his picture and a black cloth (Saint John Vianney Seminary had a picture with the Pope and a black stole over, that they posted on Instagram, and which I put here). Besides this, the name of the pope is removed during Sedevancantism, such as when Benedict retired. The name of the pope is completely skipped and in the Eucharistic prayer the name of the bishop is immediately said. Besides this, the name of the deceased pope may be added in the commemoration of the dead. And prayers during the petitions, or homily, or announcements, or following mass, may be said.
Requiscat in Pace, Papa Franciscus + Eternal Rest Grant Unto Him O Lord, and Let Perpetual Light Shine Upon Him;May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
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