What Happens After the Pope Dies? A Visual Timeline of Rituals and Traditions

[Elisabetta Povoledo and McKinnon de Kuyper]

After Pope Francis’ funeral, 135 cardinals will gather for a conclave to elect a new pope. The traditions include oaths of secrecy, paper ballots and white smoke from a chimney of the Sistine Chapel.

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