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- Jan 27, 2019
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With the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, the Holy See sat vacant. 115 Cardinals from six continents and over 40 nations were called to Rome to guide the church in its interregnum. During this period, the College of Cardinals deliberated under the watchful eye of God and Michaelangelo's The Last Judgement, who among them would lead the church moving forward.
Observers watched for three days as black smoke poured from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signifying that no pope had been elected. On the fourth day, however, white smoke bellowed and Cardinal Proto-deacon Jean-Louis Tarran appeared on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica to announce, before a cheering crowd,
"Annuntio vobis gaudium magnum:
Habemus Papam!
Eminentissimum ac reverendissimum dominum,
dominum Christoph,
Sanctæ Romanæ Ecclesiæ Cardinalem Schönborn,
qui sibi nomen imposuit Julius IV."
I announce to you a great joy: We have a Pope! The Most Eminent and Most Reverend Father, Lord Christoph, Cardinal of the Holy Roman Church Schönborn, who takes to himself the name Julius IV.
"His Holiness Pope Julius grants a plenary indulgence in the form laid down by the Church to all the faithful present and to those who receive his blessing by radio, television and the new communications media. Let us ask Almighty God to grant the Pope many years as leader of the Church and peace and unity to the Church throughout the world."
Large maroon banners unfolded before the crowd, roaring with applause as the Pontifical Anthem played. Following the Protodeacon's departure, Pope Julius himself emerged from the basilica, dressed in the traditional white robes and red mozetta of the Pope. He stood watching over the crowd of Catholic faithfuls who had gathered in waiting for his televised address to the church in all nations. Standing before them, the new Pope raised his hands to silence the crowd before reciting the Apostolic blessing.
"Sancti Apostoli Petrus et Paulus: de quorum potestate et auctoritate confidimus, ipsi intercedant pro nobis ad Dominum."
May the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, in whose power and authority we trust, intercede for us before the Lord.
"Amen," the crowd roared.
"Precibus et meritis beatae Mariae semper Virginis, beati Michaelis Archangeli, beati Ioannis Baptistae et sanctorum Apostolorum Petri et Pauli et omnium Sanctorum, misereatur vestri omnipotens Deus; et dimissis omnibus peccatis vestris, perducat vos Iesus Christus ad vitam æternam."
Through the prayers and merits of Blessed Mary ever Virgin, Saint Michael the Archangel, Saint John the Baptist, the holy apostles Peter and Paul, and all the saints, may Almighty God have mercy on you and forgive all your sins, and may Jesus Christ bring you to everlasting life.
"Amen."
"Indulgentiam, absolutionem, et remissionem omnium peccatorum vestrorum, spatium veræ et fructuosae pœnitentiae, cor semper paenitens, et emendationem vitae, gratiam et consolationem Sancti Spiritus; et finalem perseverantiam in bonis operibus tribuat vobis omnipotens et misericors Dominus."
May the almighty and merciful Lord grant you indulgence, absolution and the remission of all your sins, a season of true and fruitful penance, a well-disposed heart, amendment of life, the grace and comfort of the Holy Spirit and final perseverance in good works.
"Amen."
"Et benedictio Dei omnipotentis, Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti, descendat super vos et maneat semper."
And may the blessing of Almighty God, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, come down on you and remain with you forever.
"Amen."
Thunderous applause followed as Pope Julius raised his hands in blessing and farewell before returning to the basilica. Throughout the night, Julius would pen handwritten letters to Christian heads of state, inviting them to the first papal coronation since Paul VI's in 1963. The letters set the date for the very next Sunday after the announcement. They're sealed with wax and stamped with his signet ring and sent out to the apostolic nuncio before being hand-delivered to those invited.
Observers watched for three days as black smoke poured from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, signifying that no pope had been elected. On the fourth day, however, white smoke bellowed and Cardinal Proto-deacon Jean-Louis Tarran appeared on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica to announce, before a cheering crowd,
"Annuntio vobis gaudium magnum:
Habemus Papam!
Eminentissimum ac reverendissimum dominum,
dominum Christoph,
Sanctæ Romanæ Ecclesiæ Cardinalem Schönborn,
qui sibi nomen imposuit Julius IV."
I announce to you a great joy: We have a Pope! The Most Eminent and Most Reverend Father, Lord Christoph, Cardinal of the Holy Roman Church Schönborn, who takes to himself the name Julius IV.
"His Holiness Pope Julius grants a plenary indulgence in the form laid down by the Church to all the faithful present and to those who receive his blessing by radio, television and the new communications media. Let us ask Almighty God to grant the Pope many years as leader of the Church and peace and unity to the Church throughout the world."
Large maroon banners unfolded before the crowd, roaring with applause as the Pontifical Anthem played. Following the Protodeacon's departure, Pope Julius himself emerged from the basilica, dressed in the traditional white robes and red mozetta of the Pope. He stood watching over the crowd of Catholic faithfuls who had gathered in waiting for his televised address to the church in all nations. Standing before them, the new Pope raised his hands to silence the crowd before reciting the Apostolic blessing.
"Sancti Apostoli Petrus et Paulus: de quorum potestate et auctoritate confidimus, ipsi intercedant pro nobis ad Dominum."
May the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, in whose power and authority we trust, intercede for us before the Lord.
"Amen," the crowd roared.
"Precibus et meritis beatae Mariae semper Virginis, beati Michaelis Archangeli, beati Ioannis Baptistae et sanctorum Apostolorum Petri et Pauli et omnium Sanctorum, misereatur vestri omnipotens Deus; et dimissis omnibus peccatis vestris, perducat vos Iesus Christus ad vitam æternam."
Through the prayers and merits of Blessed Mary ever Virgin, Saint Michael the Archangel, Saint John the Baptist, the holy apostles Peter and Paul, and all the saints, may Almighty God have mercy on you and forgive all your sins, and may Jesus Christ bring you to everlasting life.
"Amen."
"Indulgentiam, absolutionem, et remissionem omnium peccatorum vestrorum, spatium veræ et fructuosae pœnitentiae, cor semper paenitens, et emendationem vitae, gratiam et consolationem Sancti Spiritus; et finalem perseverantiam in bonis operibus tribuat vobis omnipotens et misericors Dominus."
May the almighty and merciful Lord grant you indulgence, absolution and the remission of all your sins, a season of true and fruitful penance, a well-disposed heart, amendment of life, the grace and comfort of the Holy Spirit and final perseverance in good works.
"Amen."
"Et benedictio Dei omnipotentis, Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti, descendat super vos et maneat semper."
And may the blessing of Almighty God, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit, come down on you and remain with you forever.
"Amen."
Thunderous applause followed as Pope Julius raised his hands in blessing and farewell before returning to the basilica. Throughout the night, Julius would pen handwritten letters to Christian heads of state, inviting them to the first papal coronation since Paul VI's in 1963. The letters set the date for the very next Sunday after the announcement. They're sealed with wax and stamped with his signet ring and sent out to the apostolic nuncio before being hand-delivered to those invited.
