The Vatican is getting ready for the conclave that will select Pope Francis’s successor following Pope Francis death on Monday April 21, at the age of 88.
The Vatican on Monday announced that the Pope passed away following a heart attack and stroke. His funeral is set for this Saturday.
According to reports, cardinals from all over the world will gather in the Sistine Chapel to hold a secret vote to choose the new pope following nine days of mourning activities.
The Process of selecting a new pope
All ballots are burned following the procedure, which often takes two to three weeks.
A new era of leadership for the 1.4 billion Catholics worldwide will be heralded by white smoke rising from the chapel’s chimney following the election of the new pope.
A few days later, there will likely be a liturgy to honor the 267th pope.
Additionally, the “camerlengo” (or chamberlain) will be Cardinal Kevin Farrell, an Irish-born American who became a naturalized citizen.
Meanwhile, Several images of Pope Francis lying in state in the chapel of his former home, Casa Santa Marta, have been released by the Vatican.
The late Pope Francis was captured dressed in a simple silver ring, red robes, and the papal mitre, a large white ceremonial headdress, while holding a rosary.
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