With the death of Pope Francis, the Roman Catholic Church enters a period of mourning and tradition-filled rituals to mark the end of his papacy.
The process to choose his successor will be led by the College of Cardinals, who will gather in a secret conclave in the Sistine Chapel. Only cardinals under the age of 80 are eligible to vote for the new pope. Pope Francis had a significant influence on the makeup of this group, having appointed nearly 80% of the cardinal electors, which may shape the direction of the Church's future leadership.
The world now watches as the Church prepares for one of its most significant and closely followed transitions.
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Good Pope, will be interested to see who succeeds him and have been generally impressed by how the ruling of mainly one person has worked so well for so many religions.
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Pope Francis death: the steps to choose a successor
With the death of Pope Francis, announced by the Vatican on Monday, the Roman Catholic Church will begin elaborate rituals steeped in tradition that mark the end of one papacy and lead to the start of the next.
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How Pope Francis challenged tradition and reshaped Catholicism
For nearly a decade until Benedict's death in 2022 ... will want in the next pope. Francis appointed nearly 80% of the cardinal electors who will choose the next pope, increasing, but not guaranteeing, the possibility that his successor will continue ...
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Pope Francis Dies, Who Would Likely Be The New Pontiff? A Look At Probables
The successor to Pope Francis will likely be chosen by the College of Cardinals in a secret conclave held in the Sistine Chapel. Only cardinals under the age of 80 are eligible to vote.
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