The highly choreographed and secret process of choosing a Pope came to an end technically when Pope Leo XIV was introduced on Thursday.
But the oath of confidentiality is often and unofficially kept a little longer, according to Joelle Rollo-Koster, a professor in history at the University of Rhode Island.
“We can only imagine-with a well-trained imagination” exactly what happens when the pope returns to the corridors of St. Peter’s Basilica, Dr. Rollo-Koster.
Indeed, in the coming days in the life of the Pope will be a mix of private decisions and public presentations.
The Vatican said that Pope Leo XIV will celebrate mass in the Sixtine Chapel with the cardinals who voted for him. On Sunday he will recite the Regina Coeli in St. Peter’s Basilica.
The end of the conclave does not mean the end of politics. In addition to sharing congratulations, cardinals who have chosen the pope can more explicitly share why they voted for him and what kind of leadership they want to see as a result.
On Monday he is planned to meet journalists in the Vatican for the first time as Pope.
Pope Leo XIV must also quickly decide where he wants to live. While most popes choose to live in the apostolic palace, Pope Francis chose to live in the Vatican guesthouse. The Vatican shared the choice of living by Pope Francis about two weeks after he was chosen.
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