April 21, 2025: Pope Francis passes away. Within hours, plans are set in motion for one of the most carefully orchestrated transitions in modern religion. From global mourning to secret ballots in the Sistine Chapel, here’s your straightforward guide to the papal conclave, what happens when a pope passes away, and how the next one is chosen. Skip To What You Came Here … [Read more...] about The Papal Conclave: What Happens When a Pope Passes Away?
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