Papal Deaths - Protocol., 12/08/1945-06/08/1963

File — Box: 1, Folder: 11

Identifier: 47845

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

(Box 1, Folders 11 - 18) Contains material arranged by subject, including protocol for papal deaths, information on the Sacred Hall of Cardinals, Vatican law and public security, and the Universita Internazionale degli Studi Sociali, among others.

Dates

12/08/1945-06/08/1963

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Extent

From the Collection: 3 Linear Feet (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

07/10/06

Container Summary

Contains typed carbons of protocol guidelines in the event of the pope's death. Includes Chapter V, The Pope's Funeral Rites, from Apostolic Constitution Regarding the Vacancy of the Holy See and the Election of the Roman Pontiff, issued by Pope Pius XII, 12/8/45. Also includes a general announcement (in French) issued by the secretary of state to the Vatican of the memorial sevices to be held for Pope John XXIII (6/8/63).

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

PAPAL DEATHS - PROTOCOL: Typescript

PIUS XII, POPE - "POPE'S FUNERAL RITES" (CHAPTER V, EXTRACT): Typescript

JOHN XXIII, POPE - DEATH: MEMORIAL SERVICE PROTOCOL: Typescript