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Sede vacante

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The umbraculum, the arms of the Holy See under sede vacante
The umbraculum, the arms of the Holy See under sede vacante.

Sede vacante[a] is a term in Catholic canon law that means "the seat being empty." It is used when a diocese or archdiocese has no prelate in office. This often happens when a Pope dies or resigns. During this time, the Holy See is run by the Camerlengo and cardinals. In the Diocese of Rome, the empty seat is the cathedra of Saint John Lateran, the main church of the Bishop of Rome.[1][2][3][4]

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Notes

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  1. ↑ ˈseːde vaˈkante; lit. 'with the chair [being] vacant'

References

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  1. ↑ "Dictionary : SEDE VACANTE". www.catholicculture.org. Retrieved 2025-03-25.
  2. ↑ "Sede Vacante in History and Canon Law | EWTN". EWTN Global Catholic Television Network. Retrieved 2025-03-25.
  3. ↑ "CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Vacancy". www.newadvent.org. Retrieved 2025-03-25.
  4. ↑ "Sede Vacante: The seat is vacant". Catholic Telegraph. 2013-02-28. Retrieved 2025-03-25.

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