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Here’s why the Mount Royal Cross has turned purple

Here’s why the Mount Royal Cross has turned purple
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If you've looked up at Mount Royal in the past few days, you may have noticed the iconic cross glowing purple instead of its usual white.

The reason? It’s a longstanding tradition observed following the death of a pope. The Mount Royal cross is illuminated in purple to signify the passing of Pope Francis.

Typically lit in white, the cross will remain purple until a new pope is elected by the Vatican.

Pope Francis passed away at the age of 88 on Monday at his residence within Vatican City in Rome, Italy. 

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