European pope in centuries, Francis was especially aware of colonialism’s impact and the need to embrace many cultures within ...

Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church Cardinal Eduardo Martinez Somalo, second right, swings an incense burner as Pope John ... With the burial, the Catholic Church begins nine days of official ...

(AP Photo/Pier Paolo Cito, File) FILE - Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church Cardinal Eduardo Martinez Somalo, second right, swings an incense burner as ... the Catholic Church begins nine days ...

But what impact did that actually have on the Catholic ... women spread incense across the altar using clay vessels, alongside deacons using a thurible, the metal burner typically used in services.