The Pope has died: What happens next?

New York City Reacts To Death Of Pope Francis - 21 Apr 2025

Catholics mourn the death of Pope Francis at St Patrick's Cathedral in New York. Source: AAP / Michael Nigro / Derek French / SOPA Images/Derek French / SOPA Images/Sipa USA

Pope Francis, the reforming head of the Catholic Church, has died at the age of 88. His death has set in motion the centuries-old process of electing a new Pope.



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