Word: smashedâ
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Dates: during 1978-1978
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...strict that one Cardinal who came by his old office was asked to leave immediately. One other traditional rite will not occur this time. A dead Pope's papal ring is ceremonially smashed; historically, the purpose was to prevent forgeries. But John Paul's papal ring will not be smashed???because there had not yet been time to mint...
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