Also Church Bells in Austria Will Ring After Pope Election

The bells in all Catholic churches in Austria will ring for 15 minutes after the successful election of a pope, as stipulated by the guidelines of the Austrian Bishops' Conference, as explained by Secretary General Peter Schipka to Kathpress on Monday. Deviations from this procedure are only possible if the responsible diocesan bishop issues other instructions.

Name of New Pope to be Announced at Services

In the Eucharistic Prayer during the Eucharistic celebration, the name of the new pope must be particularly emphasized, starting from the day of his election and the announcement of his name, so that he is mentioned at every Mass. This mention of the name was suspended during the sede vacante, that is, since the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday.

On the Sunday following the conclusion of the conclave, according to the Bishops' Conference, the announcement of the election of the new pope will be officially communicated to the faithful in the services, "accompanied by thanks to God and prayer for the newly elected Holy Father," as it is stated. The bells will be used once more: On the day of the new pope's inauguration, they are to ring again throughout Austria at the start of the celebrations in the Vatican - again for a quarter of an hour, according to the bishops' guidelines. Additionally, on the day of the inauguration, churches and church buildings are to be decorated with yellow and white church flags.

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