We have now entered the period when the Holy See is Sede vacante.
The arms of the Holy See Sede vacante.
The triple tiara is replaced by the ombrellino, and an ancient symbol of the Papacy.
The triple tiara is replaced by the ombrellino, and an ancient symbol of the Papacy.
There is an online article about the administration of the Church during this period here, and one about the Camerlengo, currently Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, the Secretary of State, here. Zenit has a post about the history of the office of Camerlengo, which can be read at Governing the Church During 'Sede Vacante'
The arms of Cardinal Bertone as Camerlengo
Image: Wikipedia
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