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In these unforgettable pages, the drama and poignancy of the Church's greatest transition -- the papal interregnum -- comes alive: the death of Pope Francis, the mourning of a people, the conclave in solemn secrecy, and the stunning election of a new successor of Peter, Pope Leo XIV. This extraordinary commemorative volume is rich with powerful photographs and profound reflections on each step of this historic moment. You will behold the grandeur of ritual and the intimacy of prayer as the Church entrusts herself once more to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. From the nine days of mourning for Pope Francis, through the hidden duties of the camerlengo and the college of cardinals, to the white smoke that signals a new dawn for Christ's Church--every page draws you deeper into the mystery of continuity and the miracle of renewal. Here you will witness: The reverence of the Church during a sede vacante, when the See of Peter remains empty The drama and dignity of the conclave, in which cardinals discern beneath the gaze of The Last Judgment by Michelangelo The joy of the faithful at the installation of Pope Leo XIV The first words, blessings, and symbols of a shepherd taking up the keys of Peter with courage and humility The striking coat of arms of the new pope -- an emblem of his mission and heart This is more than a book of images. It is a pilgrimage of faith -- showing how sorrow is pierced with Easter hope, how a human election is suffused with divine providence, and how the Church moves forward sempre avanti -- always onward. The Barque of Peter has a new helmsman. Let these pages stir in you a renewed love for the beauty of Catholic tradition, a deeper faith in Christ's promise, and a hopeful prayer for Pope Leo XIV and the future of the Church he now leads.

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