What happens after Pope Francis' death?

Papal Funeral -

The Papal funeral and burial usually occur four to six days after the pope's death. On April 22, the Vatican announced that the public viewing of Pope Francis' body would be from April 23-25 at St. Peter's Basilica. His funeral is scheduled for Saturday, April 26 at 10:00 am local time (4 am ET) in St. Peter's Square.

The Burial - 

Pope Francis will be buried in a simple wooden casket per his request. He chose to be buried at St. Mary Major Basilica in Rome, instead of St. Peter's Basilica where most popes are buried.

Sede Vacante -

With the pope's passing, the Vatican enters a period known as sede vacante, meaning "the seat is vacant". During this time, the College of Cardinals assume temporary leadership of the Church, and no major decisions or changes are made until a new pope is elected.

The Camerlengo -

The Camerlengo is responsible for monitoring and managing the Holy See, governing the sede vacante and the election of a new pope. His duties include:

   a. Ascertain the Pope's death.

   b. Seals the doors to the papal apartment.

   c. Make all the arrangements for the Pope's funeral and burial.

   d. Break the Ring of the Fisherman, annulling the seal of the pontificate.

   e. Oversee voting in the Sistine Chapel.

   f. Request reports, balance sheets and budgets.

The current Camerlengo is American Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Prefect of the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life.

The Conclave -

The papal conclave is where cardinals gather to elect a new pope. The conclave must begin no sooner than 15 days and no later than 20 days after the vacancy. Eligible cardinals (those under 80 years old) gather in the Sistine Chapel to vote. The election follows these steps:

   a. The Sistine Chapel is sealed off, ensuring secrecy.

   b. Cardinals cast their votes in rounds, with a two-thirds majority required to         elect a new pope.

   c. If no candidate is chosen, ballots are burned with chemicals to produce 

     black smoke, signaling an inconclusive vote.

   d. When a new pope is elected, white smoke rises announcing the decision

     to the world.

The newly elected pope chooses a name and steps onto the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, where the world hears the famous announcement: Habemus Papam!--"We have a pope!"

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