With the passing of Pope Francis at age 88 on April 21, 2025, the Roman Catholic Church has entered a period of mourning and transition, marked by centuries-old rituals and global attention. As tens of thousands gather in Rome for funeral rites, the Vatican prepares to enact the secretive conclave process to elect the next pope. Cardinals from around the world will assemble in the Sistine Chapel, where, behind closed doors, they will cast ballots to choose the new leader of the world’s 1.3 billion Catholics. Watch for more
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